Princeton Summer Journalism Program

The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a year-long college preparation program for current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Participants complete a 4-week, hybrid intensive during the summer after junior year, which begins with online workshops and culminates in a 10-day residential experience at Princeton University. During their senior academic year, participants benefit from one-on-one college application guidance.

Eligibility: To apply for PSJP, you must:

1. Be a current junior in high school at the time of application. No exceptions.
2. 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.
3. Have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 (roughly an A- average).
4. Have an interest in journalism.
5. Meet at least one of the socioeconomic conditions below:
   • The combined income of your parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $60,000.
   • You qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in your high school.
   • You qualify for a SAT or ACT fee waiver.

There is a place on the application for students to explain any extenuating circumstances related to family finances or academic concerns.