The Prize Office

The awarding of prizes at Harvard dates back to the early days of the College. For example, the Detur Prize was established from the bequest of Edward Hopkins who came to America in 1637, and the Bowdoin Prizes have been esteemed rewards for essays in English, Latin, and Greek since 1791.

Prizes are given for academic excellence, outstanding individual qualities, or other achievements. They are also awarded for excellence in subjects as demonstrated by essays submitted directly for prize consideration, special examinations, or theses submitted to the departments. Although some awards listed have the word "scholarship" in their titles, they are not need-based and are awarded as prizes. Need-based awards, scholarships, certain fellowships, and other honorifics may be awarded through the Office of Financial Aid, non-FAS Faculties, or individual academic departments. The athletic prizes listed represent only a portion of those awarded; the Department of Athletics also recognizes the participation and achievement of individuals by the awarding of letters and prizes in a variety of sports. Information on all athletic prizes may be obtained from the Department of Athletics.

Some prizes are administered locally by departments and are not listed here.

 

Prizes listed in Alphabetical Order

Prizes listed by School, House, or Academic Area

Prize Deadlines

Hoopes Prize Information • Wendell Prize Information • Bowdoin Prize Information

General Information for Competitors

General Information for Winners

 

Lists of prize winners by academic year:

2008-09 -- 2007-08 -- 2006-07 -- 2005-06 -- 2004-05 -- 2003-04 -- 2002-03 -- 2001-02 -- 2000-01 -- 1999-00 -- 1998-99 -- 1997-98

To update information on any prizes, please contact the Prize Office at fas-prizes@harvard.edu or call 617.495.4780
We are located on the Ground Floor of University Hall