The Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop gives students five days of learning from a talented team of instructors, including professional journalists and college professors. Students meet peers who share their interests, explore Iowa City, and experience campus life. Join us for fun events planned with counselors, trips with the instructors, and incredible projects to enjoy a schedule packed with learning and fun!
For more than 70 years, one of the world's most prestigious writing universities has served the country's best high school journalists at the University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops.
Location(s)
- University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Schedule
- July 13th - July 17th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Single occupancy: $575
- Double occupancy: $675
Eligibility Requirements
- Rising sophomores, rising juniors, rising seniors, and graduating seniors
Deadline
- June 30th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online registration and course selection forms
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- ISJW Financial Aid is made available through generous sponsorships from the Alan and Beverly Easton Fund in Journalism and Mass Communication, the Iowa Newspaper Association, the Gazette, and Hills Bank. Financial Aid applications close when funding runs out.
- Full-tuition Scholarships for Linn County, Iowa residents are made available from the Marshall Incentive Program through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.Tuition-assistance applications close when funding runs out.
- Apply for tuition assistance early, while funding is available.
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The University of Iowa (UIowa) is a public research university located in Iowa City, Iowa. It was founded in 1847 and offers over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields including business, education, engineering, fine arts, law, medicine, nursing, and public health. The university is famous for its Iowa Writers' Workshop, which is considered one of the best creative writing programs in the world. UIowa is also a major research university with over $600 million in research funding annually. It is home to several research centers and institutes, including the National Advanced Driving Simulator, the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research, and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.
