The Summer Journalism Academy is run by The Harvard Crimson, Harvard’s student newspaper. The 2026 session ran on weekdays, 6–15 July, 9am–1pm, and has now concluded.
Students attend workshops, panels and reporting sessions led by each Crimson board, from News and Editorial to Art and Multimedia, hear from working journalists, and leave with a portfolio of finished articles and a completion certificate.
Benefits & funding
- Tuition in 2026: US$950 in person, US$750 virtual; covers all sessions, mentoring by Crimson editors, talks and some meals.
- No housing is provided; in-person students arrange their own lodging and travel.
- Limited need-based aid covers tuition only.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Eligibility
- High school students in grades 9–12.
- No prior journalism experience needed.
- No citizenship or residence rule; the virtual option lets students outside the US join.
- A computer with internet access is required.
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Application process
- 1Register online for the in-person or virtual option and pay the fee; the 2026 deadline was 3 July.
- 2Apply for financial aid through the same registration form, with household tax documents.
Program timeline
3 July 2026
2026 registration deadline
6–15 July 2026
2026 session