Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund
$10,000 a year for four years for citizens of African countries admitted to Oberlin's College of Arts and Sciences.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
$10,000 per year for four years.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of African countries applying to Arts and Sciences
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Overview
Yakubu Saaka Memorial Fund is offered by Oberlin College for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition support
Included
$10,000 per year for four years. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen of an African country
- International eligibility
- No separate application; considered through the admission application.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Academic record and potential to succeed in a liberal arts curriculum.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
For citizens of African countries applying to the College of Arts and Sciences. Oberlin Admissions selects recipients on academic record and potential to succeed in a liberal arts curriculum. No separate application or supplementary materials are needed.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of African countries applying to Arts and Sciences
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For citizens of African countries applying to the College of Arts and Sciences. Oberlin Admissions selects recipients on academic record and potential to succeed in a liberal arts curriculum. No separate application or supplementary materials are needed.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to Oberlin's College of Arts and Sciences
Application timeline
Application cycle
Considered with the admission application; no deadline on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Oberlin College
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.