The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a free, year-long college preparation and journalism program for high school juniors from limited-income backgrounds. Students participate in a hybrid summer intensive featuring workshops and lectures with professors and professional journalists, culminating in a residential campus experience and the publication of the Princeton Summer Journal, followed by dedicated college advising through their senior year.
Deadline
Jan 26, 2027(estimated)
Cost
Free
Eligibility
Grades 11–11
Format
Program · In-Person and Remote
How to apply
Complete online application with academic and financial details
Provide core class teacher contact for recommendation letter
Provide school staff contact for transcript and documents
Submit federal taxes and family income information if semi-finalist
From the program’s own page — verified, not invented.
Key dates
Application opens
Nov 1, 2026(estimated)
Semi-finalist notifications
Feb 22, 2027(estimated)
Round 3 video interviews
Apr 1, 2027(estimated)
Final decisions notification
May 1, 2027(estimated)
Summer program begins
Jun 21, 2027(estimated)
Summer program ends
Aug 8, 2027(estimated)
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