Four Indian American students win 2026 Harvard Hoopes Prize

Four Indian American students have been named winners of the 2026 Harvard Hoopes Prize, an award that recognizes exceptional scholarly work or research by Harvard College undergraduates. The prize is given annually to students who demonstrate excellence in a senior thesis or equivalent project.

The recipients were selected from a competitive pool of nominees across various academic disciplines. The Hoopes Prize, established in 1789, is one of the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate awards at Harvard University.

Each winner receives a monetary award and formal recognition at a university ceremony. The names of the students and their specific projects have not yet been publicly released by the university.

The award highlights the growing academic achievements of Indian American students at elite U.S. institutions. Harvard has not disclosed further details about the selection process or the number of nominees this year.