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Princeton summer camp exposes students to real world of
journalism
Cleveland high school students interested in journalism have the
chance of a lifetime to spend 10 days at Princeton University
this summer.
Now in its 11th year, the all-expense-paid summer
program will give more than 200 high school students from across
the country exposure to top journalists. Seasoned journalists
from prominent newspapers such as “The New York Times,” “The
Washington Post” and “The Miami Herald” will facilitate the
summer camp.
During the program, campers get real-world experience. In previous
years, student journalists covered professional baseball games,
held a press conference with New Jersey’s secretary of state,
met with Princeton’s president and published their own
newspaper.
In addition to the hands-on training, the students will receive
counseling from Princeton alumni and undergraduates on the
college application process.
To be eligible for the program, students must be current high
school juniors, have at least a 3.5 grade point average and show
an interest in journalism. The combined income of their
custodial parents or custodial guardians, plus child support
payments if any, must not exceed $45,000.
This program is geared toward low-income students. If an
interested student’s family income exceeds $45,000, the student
may attach a letter explaining why his or her family qualifies
due to other financial restraints.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. No
extensions will be given for any reason. All applications must
be sent online via this website: https://fs4.formsite.com/pusjp/form1/secure_index.html.
Princeton program directors will then interview finalists in
person or over the phone. Finalists will be asked to provide
printed copies of the following via U.S. mail:
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an official transcript
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the first page of their parents or guardians’ 2009 (or 2010,
if available) income-tax return form (1040 or 1040EZ), or a
signed statement by their parents or guardians stating their
income is below the level at which they would be required to
file income tax returns
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a recommendation letter from a teacher
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clips from their high school newspapers or other
publications
To learn more about the Princeton Summer Journalism Program, visit
www.princeton.edu/sjp or send inquiries via e-mail to sjp@princeton.edu.
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