Bowdoin Prizes for Graduate Students
Any candidate for a higher degree from Harvard University who holds a bachelor’s degree and who has been in residence at Harvard University since the beginning of the academic year may compete for these prizes. (For further information about eligibility, see FAQ 3.)
Graduate Essays in the English Language (Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2025)
Graduate Essay in the Natural Sciences (Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2025)
Important information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions about the Bowdoin Prizes for Graduate Students (click the link). Applicants are encouraged to read all of the questions and answers.