Scholarship Awarding University:
Oberlin CollegeType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of January, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
Oberlin College offers three special scholarships to international students of certain nationalities;
i. The Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane Scholarship is offered to any citizen from a sub-Saharan African country who is applying to Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences.
ii. The Edwin O. Reischauer Scholarship is offered to any Japanese national who has been accepted for admission to the Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences.
iii. The Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund is offered to any citizen from Africa who is applying to Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Be a national of Japan or any African country
Criteria for selection include a strong academic record and the potential to excel within an American liberal arts curriculum. This award does not require any supplementary materials.
Value of Scholarship:
These scholarships are valued up to $10,000 annually.
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate application for these scholarships, apart from the regular admissions application which is described here.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Oberlin College Scholarship Page.