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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.
Oberlin a Top Producing Fulbright School
June 26, 2015
The U.S. Department of State recognized Oberlin College as a 2014-2015 Top Producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program Bachelor’s College. Of 55 Oberlin College student and alumni applicants, 13 were awarded Fulbright grants in 2014-2015.
Jacob Myers '12 Receives Fulbright Grant to Macau
June 15, 2015
Jacob Myers ’12 has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Macau, China. The alumnus says he hopes to gain an in-depth understanding of "one of the most unique regions in the world."
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.
