Awards and Honors

Throughout the year, Oberlin faculty, students, and alumni compete for scholarships and fellowships that reward high achievement in disciplines across the board. From STEM fields to musical performance to social activism, Obies see their hard work, dedication, and talent recognized and supported by the most prestigious foundations and organizations in higher education.

A passion for languages and education is why Oberlin is consistently ranked as one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars among undergraduate institutions. The Fulbright fellowship and many others can take projects and research to the next level, allow for travel opportunities and exposure to cultures around the world, and enable Obies to put their education to use by helping those in need.

Cultural Understanding in Asia

June 4, 2015

Oberlin Shansi selects nine fellows to live and learn at partner institutions throughout Asia.
A Voice for Women Migrant Workers

May 23, 2015

First-year Dai Li receives a Davis Projects for Peace grant to empower China’s factory workers through a labor-focused Android app.
Fellowship Recipients of 2015

May 22, 2015

Every year, Oberlin students work hard to earn fellowships that reward high achievement in disciplines across the board, competing with students throughout the nation.
Two Awarded Critical Language Scholarship

May 20, 2015

Sarah Chatta ’17 and Olivia Evans ’18 will study critical foreign languages this summer.
Alex Abramowitz '15 Named a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Fellow

May 20, 2015

Alex Abramowitz ’15 will spend one year in Germany cultivating a deep understanding of German daily life and culture from educational, professional, and linguistic standpoints.
Annika Nelson '15 Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

May 19, 2015

Annika Nelson ’15 receives a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship along with seven other Oberlin alumni.
Julia Pearlstein-Levy '15 Awarded Fulbright Grant in Mexico

May 18, 2015

A Latin-American studies major, Pearlstein-Levy wants to gain a deeper understanding of U.S.-Mexico relations.
Jolie DeFeis '15 Receives Fulbright Grant in South Africa

May 18, 2015

A psychology major, DeFeis is interested in a career as a healthcare provider and educator.
Julia Olivieri Receives Goldwater Scholarship

May 14, 2015

Award is given to exceptional students in math and sciences.
Amy Hourcade '15 Receives Fulbright Teaching Grant in South Korea

May 13, 2015

A cellist and musical studies major, Amy Hourcade is pursuing her goal of teaching music theory.
Talia Greenberg '15 Receives Fulbright Grant to Taiwan

May 13, 2015

Talia Greenberg ’15 says she could teach students ranging from grades 1 through 6 during her 10 months in Yilan County.
Ty Diringer ’14 Named Venture for America Fellow

May 11, 2015

Ty Diringer ’14 has been named a Venture for America (VFA) Fellow, a two-year program that trains recent college graduates and matches them with startup companies in fast-growing cities.