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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.
Luke De Carlo-McCann ’26 Receives Goldwater Scholarship to Continue Fascinating Research
The third-year Oberlin student will complete his studies as a Goldwater Scholar.
Fulbright ETA in Mexico Recipient to Provide Support to Asylum Seekers and Refugees
July 13, 2021
While serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Mexico this fall, Johan Cavert ’20 also plans to provide support to asylum seekers and refugees.
TAPIF Recipient Ella Franklin ’21 Looks Forward to a French Teaching Career
July 12, 2021
Ella Franklin ’21 plans to pursue a career as a teacher of English abroad or as a teacher of French in an English-speaking country, which makes receiving a fellowship in the Teaching Assistant Program in France a perfect fit.
Truman Scholar Plans to Challenge Systemic Injustice in her Community
July 8, 2021
Iesha-LaShay Phillips ’22 applied for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship because of its emphasis on public service and vast network of scholars motivated by a desire to create change. As a Truman recipient, she hopes to pursue a law degree that will allow her to have a deep impact in her community.
Julia Rohde '21 Receives Teaching Residency Fellowship from UPenn
July 7, 2021
For the next two years, Rohde will teach middle and upper school English while simultaneously earning a master’s in education through UPenn’s Independent School Teaching Residency.
CBYX Fellowship Winner Combines a Love of Language with Vocal Performance
June 30, 2021
As a fellowship recipient in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program, Charlotte Maskelony ’21, a classical vocal performance major, will spend the year studying, interning, and living with hosts in Germany.
Third-Year Gideon Ampofo Receives Davis Projects for Peace Grant
June 28, 2021
A native of Ghana, Ampofo is gearing up to launch the Springboard Scholars program in his home country in August.
Patrick Powers '21 Receives Fulbright to Uzbekistan
June 10, 2021
Powers has a deep interest in the culture, politics, and literature of Central Asia.
Jakob Faber ’21 Receives Fulbright Research Fellowship at McGill Space Institute in Montréal
June 9, 2021
A double major in physics and philosophy with a concentration in astrophysics, Faber will collaborate with one of the world's leading scientists studying the origins of Fast Radio Bursts.
Janet Wu ’21 Earns Oberlin’s Nexial Prize for 2021
May 25, 2021
Double-degree pianist to pursue medicine at Stanford University.
Three Biology Graduates Receive Young Botanist Award
May 24, 2021
Renée Geyer, Emily Humphreys, and Michelle Liu received honors from the Botanical Society of America for their achievements in three different types of botanical research.
Megan Grabill '21 Receives Fulbright Fellowship in Benin
May 20, 2021
Grabill will combine her background in anthropology and fluency in French language to become immersed in the culture of Benin.
Nkeiru Okoye '92 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship for Composition
May 19, 2021
Award supports completion of an opera that explores the experience of Black women.
