The award is named in honor of the late Professor Jing Wang. The award is open to MIT undergraduates with a declared HASS Concentration or Minor in Chinese, and is recognized with a $500 prize. The entries are reviewed by a committee of Chinese lecturers.

Applications for the 2026 Jing Wang Prize will open to students who have declared concentrations or minors in Chinese on Monday, March 2, 2026. To apply, eligible students will complete this online form by Monday, March 30. 2026. For questions, please contact Panpan Gao, Lecturer in Chinese.