For the best French composition written by a first-year student in Harvard College or in the Engineering School. The competition is open to men who have passed the advanced French examination for admission or have done satisfactory work in a three years' course in French at school, provided they have not had exceptional opportunities for speaking French.

German

Carl Schurz Prize

Awarded to the Freshman who passes the highest examination in elementary German at the mid-year examination, but who, not needing financial aid, is ineligible to compete for the Elizabeth Wilder Prize. The prize is a book suitably inscribed.

Elizabeth Wilder Prize

Is offered to the Freshman needing financial aid who passes the highest examination in elementary German at the mid-year examination. $150.

History, Government and Economics

Philip Washburn Prize

For the best thesis on an historical subject presented by a successful candidate for the degree of A.B. with Honors in the Division of History, Government, and Economics, whose main work is in History. $150.

History and Literature

History and Literature Prize

Awarded annually to the member of the Junior Class in Harvard College who shows the greatest promise among undergraduates who concentrate in the field of History and Literature. The award is ordinarily made in May by the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature, with the stipulation that within a year after receiving the prize the winner shall use the money in the purchase of books of any description except current fiction. $50.

Barrett Wendell Prize

Awarded to the member of the Sophomore class concentrating in History and Literature who has made the most notable progress during the year. The prize consists of books relating to the student's special field.

Musical Composition