Oberlin College and Conservatory

John F. Oberlin Scholarship

ListedCollege program
Award
Amount not stated; renewable for 8 semesters (10 for Double Degree or BA+BFA students)
Timeline
  1. Nov 1, 2026Fall 2027 College of Arts and Sciences admission: Early Decision I and Early Action
  2. Jan 5, 2027Early Decision II
  3. Jan 15, 2027Regular Decision . No separate merit application deadline.
How to apply
Submit the Common Application or Coalition/Scoir Application, personal essay, secondary school report, transcript and one academic teacher evaluation. Early Decision requires the signed agreement; BA+BFA requires a portfolio. Additional rules apply to homeschooled and international applicants. All admitted Arts and Sciences students are automatically considered.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
Admitted students in the College of Arts and Sciences, based on academic achievement.
Good to know
Full-time enrollment required, except prorated funding in a senior's final semester. Academic dismissal may end eligibility. Funding does not transfer to unaffiliated study abroad or between divisions, with an exception for dual-degree students dropping one degree after year one. The separate $10,000 Commitment Scholarship goes to all enrolling students.