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Princeton Summer Journalism Program

Students apply in the winter-spring of their junior year and participate in the program during the summer following their junior year through the end of their senior year.
21 Jan 2026
High School

The Princeton Summer Journalism Program will run a multi-week, hybrid summer intensive from late June through early August, beginning with virtual classes and culminating in a residential experience on the Princeton University campus.

Students complete three rounds to apply for PSJP.

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

- Be a current junior in high school at the time of application 

Reside in the United States or Puerto Rico and plan to attend a domestic 4-year college. Students living and attending school abroad, including U.S. citizens, will not be considered under any circumstances.

- Have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 (roughly an A- average).

- Have an interest in journalism.

- one core class teacher who will submit a recommendation on their behalf 

- a school staff member who will submit their high school transcript, junior year report cards (if grades do not appear on the transcript), and a profile of their high school. This is typically a school or college counselor.

 

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