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.

Goldwater Scholarship Winner: Alex Wooldredge

April 10, 2020

A third-year biology major, Wooldredge aspires to lead advances in synthetic biology research.
2019-20 Concerto Competition Winners to Return for Fall Performances

April 9, 2020

Scheduled spring appearances canceled amid Oberlin’s transition to remote learning.
Bridget Conway Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

March 17, 2020

Students selected for the fellowship are leaders on their campuses who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities.
Three Oberlin faculty members receive Ohio Arts Council Excellence Awards

February 28, 2020

Three Oberlin faculty members have been awarded individual grants from the Ohio Arts Council to continue their creative projects.
Oberlin College Recognized as Top Fulbright Producer

February 13, 2020

For more than a decade, Oberlin has been a leading institution for the number of U.S. Fulbright recipients.
Peter Takács Beethoven Prize to Debut in 2020

January 28, 2020

Annual award for standout piano students honors the Oberlin professor, a specialist in the works of Beethoven.
Environmental Studies Students Present Research at Climate Change Conference

December 9, 2019

Senior Eli Presberg was recognized with an award for a presentation of the students’ research in the Africatown, Alabama, community.
Stamps Scholarship Awards Students Who Make Global and Local Impact

September 25, 2019

Three students from the Class of 2023 were honored with scholarships from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation and Oberlin College.
Jazz Guitarist Emmet Sher Places Second in 2019 Śmietana Competition

July 8, 2019

Avid performer took part in final rounds held in Kraków, Poland.
Bridget Smith Selected for Fulbright Summer Institute in Scotland

June 3, 2019

A politics major, Smith will explore Scotland’s culture and history.
Ian Hunt-Isaak ’18 Awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship

June 2, 2019

The fellowship provides Hunt-Isaak ’18 additional freedom to pursue new research projects.
Bikalpa Baniya ’19 and Gaurab Pokharel ’21 Receive Davis Projects for Peace Award

May 30, 2019

Baniya and Pokharel have earned the Davis Projects for Peace Award, which funds undergraduate projects that advance peacemaking efforts.