Usually the grants are used for study during the regular academic year. In special cases, however, they can be made available for summer study. The amount awarded depends on the project. This fund was established in 1951 by friends of Mr. Dipman. Henry J. Haskell Fellowship - Established by the bequest of Henry J. Haskell.
Funds are to be used for travel and study insofar as practicable outside of the United States.
The M. Woods Lauer Memorial Fund - This fund, open to both men and women, was founded in 1939 by Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Lauer of Akron, Ohio. The Fellowship Committee gives preference to applicants who have not previously received an Alumni Fellowship and who graduated from Oberlin two or more years before the time of application, except for the Dipman and Lauer funds, which have no preference about the time of a recipient's graduation from College. A clear and succinct project description. A complete application form, with full financial information provided. Two letters of recommendation from people closely related to the applicant's professional activity who can comment on the caliber of the applicant's recent activities, to be received in a signed and sealed envelope addressed to the applicant.