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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.
Oberlin Named Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 2024-25
Nineteen Oberlin College and Conservatory students and alumni were awarded Fulbright grants for the 2024-25 academic year, making the college the No. 1 producer of honorees among U.S. undergraduate-only institutions.
Seniors Vera Rudi and Anders Villalta Selected as Watson Fellows
May 6, 2016
The prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Provides $30,000 for a year of purposeful study outside of the United States.
Alice Shockey Receives Excellence in Visual Arts Award
May 5, 2016
Alice Shockey stands with Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) President C. Todd Jones at the AICUO Awards for Excellence in the Visual Arts (EVA) reception on...
Max Bessesen '16 Receives Beebe Fellowship
April 29, 2016
A double-degree student and member of the Echoes jazz quartet, Bessesen will study Carnatic music in India.
Annelise Giseburt '16 Awarded Shansi Hiroshima Fellowship
April 26, 2016
Annelise Giseburt ’16 has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Shansi Hiroshima Fellowship.
Elena Robakiewicz '16 Receives Fulbright Research Grant in Germany
April 26, 2016
Elena Robakiewicz ’16 will study ancient lake data to better understand early human migration patterns.
Meghan Mette '16 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Germany
April 26, 2016
Meghan Mette ’16 says she hopes her time abroad will help her become fluent in German and afford her opportunities to volunteer with the Syrian refugee crisis.
Katherine Moncure '16 Receives Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in South Korea
April 25, 2016
A sociology major, Moncure looks forward to gaining a global perspective in a non-Western culture.
Eli Fisher Awarded Shansi Fellowship in Indonesia
April 25, 2016
Fisher looks forward to teaching English at Gadjah Mada University and settling into his new home in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Henry Aberle '16 Receives Shansi Fellowship
April 25, 2016
Henry Aberle ’16 has been awarded a Shansi Fellowship to teach English at J.F. Oberlin University in Japan.
Winning with Words
March 17, 2016
Aaron Pressman and Yasmine Ramachandra took home first place at the 2016 Bowling Green State University Game of Rounds speech competition in the parliamentary debate category.
Students Show Mastery of Russian in Language Tournament
March 14, 2016
Fourth-year Jennifer Bird and first-year Tori Ervin take top honors in Undergraduate Russian Olympiada.
Economics Team Finishes First in Competition
March 3, 2016
Three Oberlin students took home first place in the fourth annual Peoples Bank Undergraduate Business Case Competition this February.
