Bowdoin prize

The Bowdoin Prize is a prestigious award given annually to Harvard University undergraduate and graduate students. From the income of the bequest of Governor James Bowdoin, AB 1745, prizes are offered to students at the University in Graduate and Undergraduate categories for Essays in the English Language, Essays in the Natural Sciences, Compositions in Greek, and Compositions in Latin. Each winner of a Bowdoin Prize receives, in addition to a sum of money, a medal, a certificate, and his or her name printed in the Commencement Program.[1]

The award has been given annually since 1790, and its past winners (with year of award and professional highlights) include:

See also

References

  1. "Bowdoin Prizes for Undergraduates § Prize Office". Isites.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  2. "Bowdoin Awards Go to 5 Students | News | The Harvard Crimson". Thecrimson.com. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  3. "Henry Dorra". Universityofcalifornia.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
  4. "David Jones | Department of Global Health and Social Medicine". Ghsm.hms.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
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