Journalism Programs
Columbia University Summer Journalism Workshop (New York, NY)
Among the top 20 universities in the United States, Columbia University is an amazing school that offers one of the best journalism summer programs out there.
Open to students entering their sophomore, junior, and senior year of high school, the Columbia University Summer Journalism Workshop is an intensive five-day program offered both on campus in New York, NY, and online.
The workshop has been held by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association on an annual basis for 40 years.
Arizona State University Summer Journalism Institute (Phoenix, AZ)
A part of Arizona State University, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers several summer programs for high schoolers.
One of these is the Summer Journalism Institute, a two-week program in which high school students have the opportunity to write news stories, create newscasts, and produce other forms of media content.
Open to all high school students, the Summer Journalism Institute offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both digital and traditional journalism.
The program is free for all admitted students, however, admission to the program is competitive.
Princeton Summer Journalism Program (Princeton, NJ)
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program is offered by the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity at Princeton.
The PJSP ‘s mission is to offer students from low-income backgrounds the opportunity to participate in workshops and attend lectures by Princeton’s world-class faculty and alumni.
The program is quite comopetitive, with only 40 high school juniors getting admitted each year.
The year-long program is unique in that it is intended to serve as both journalistic training and college preparation. During their senior year of high school, participants are paired with a personal college admission adviser to support them in the application process.
The culmination of the summer program consists of a 10-day residential experience at the school’s campus. During the program, attendees are responsible for creating the Princeton Summer Journal, an annual newspaper published by students in the program.
The New York Times NYC Summer Academy (New York, NY)
One of the most well-known newspapers in the United States, the New York Times holds one of the most prestigious, rigorous summer journalism programs.
The New York Times NYC Summer Academy is a two-week intensive program held throughout June and July. The program is open to students entering sophomore year through senior year, as well as graduating seniors.
Summer Academy tuition is $5,975 for students who choose to stay in the program’s college dorm-like residence halls. For day students, the program costs $5,325.
There are several different courses from which students can choose, such as photojournalism, podcasting, and political commentary. There are also several unique options, such as courses focusing on diversity in journalism, food culture, environmental reporting, streetwear and fashion.
AAJA’s JCamp (Washington, DC)
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students that brings together students from across the country to study under experienced journalists and leading media executives in Washington DC. During the program, students receive training and produce multiplatform news package.
In order to apply, students must submit an application online including a letter of recommendation, a short introduction video, supplemental essay responses, and optional work samples.
Boston University Summer Journalism Academy (Boston, MA)
The Boston University College of Communication is home to the Summer Journalism Academy, a program for high school students interested in journalism, photography, or writing.
The residential program option is three weeks long, open to students entering their junior or senior year of high school who already have an established background in journalism.
The other option is an online program that runs for just two weeks and is open to students in grades 10 through 12, regardless of prior experience.
Students who opt for the in-person Summer Journalism Academy can choose between two areas of focus: photojournalism or news reporting and writing.
The Summer Journalism Academy is run by current journalists, providing students with valuable insight into a day in the life of professionals in the field.
