Bowdoin Prizes for Undergraduate Students

Undergraduates resident in Harvard College who do not hold an academic degree or have not fulfilled the requirements may compete for the Bowdoin Prizes. (For further information about eligibility, see FAQ 3.)

The 2026–2027 Bowdoin Prize undergraduate competition will open on Monday, January 25, 2027.

Undergraduate Essays in the English Language (Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on March 25, 2027)

Undergraduate Essay in the Natural Sciences (Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2027)

Undergraduate Translation into Greek

Undergraduate Translation into Latin

Important information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions about the Bowdoin Prizes for Undergraduate Students (click the link). Applicants are encouraged to read all of the questions and answers.