Application Instructions for Students Eligible to Apply

Students who complete their first year at Harvard College in the top tier of their class are invited to apply for the Jacob Wendell Prize by the Prize Office in the June after their first year at Harvard.

To be considered for the Wendell Prize, eligible students must submit the following items to the Prize Office by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2023. All parts of the application must be received by the Prize Office by the deadline in order for the application to be eligible for review by the selection committee.

1. Application
   Online application form (HarvardKey login required)
    
2. Writing sample
   See Frequently Asked Questions 4–8 for further information.
    
3. Wendell essay
   See Frequently Asked Question 9 for further information.
    
4. Electronic version of Harvard College unofficial transcript
   See Frequently Asked Question 10 for further information.
    
5. Letter of recommendation and corresponding waiver form
   ​​​​See Frequently Asked Questions 11–15 for further information and a link to the waiver form.