Harvard Crimson Summer Journalism Academy 2026

by The Harvard Crimson
An immersive training program for high schoolers to learn article writing, investigative reporting, multimedia journalism, and publication management directly from current collegiate editors.
Eligibility: Open globally to high school students in grades 9–12 of all experience levels.
Cost: Tuition is $950 for the in-person track and $750 for the virtual option. Offers limited need-based financial aid (covering tuition only) and a 10% discount for group registrations of 3 or more students.
Benefits: Hands-on mentorship from Crimson editors, guest panels with professional journalists (e.g., from NYT and WSJ), a Certificate of Completion, and a polished journalism portfolio to use for college admissions or competitions + Certificate & Portfolio
Location: 14 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA or Virtual via Zoom
Duration: Weekdays from July 6th to July 15th, 2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
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