A free, year-long journalism and college prep program at Princeton University for high school juniors from limited-income backgrounds. The summer intensive is hybrid and ends with a 10-day residential stay on campus, where students produce a newspaper. Up to 40 students are admitted each year, and each is matched with a college adviser through senior year. Applicants need at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a household income at or under $65,000, and all travel, housing and meal costs are covered.
Offered by Princeton University. Summer Program for high school students in New Jersey, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Writing, Policy, Humanities
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It runs online and in person (New Jersey). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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