The Yale Daily News Summer Journalism Program is a 4-day intensive course in journalism for high school students. The program is run entirely by undergraduate staff members of the Yale Daily News. During the course of the program, high school students participate in workshops on the fundamentals of reporting and writing and practice real hands-on reporting by producing a story. The students publish their piece at the end of the program in a special issue produced by the Yale Daily News.
Location(s)
Schedule
- August 18 to 21, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m EST
Cost/Compensation
- $475 fee
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to high school students, including international students
- International students must be able to attend sessions from their time zones
Deadline
- 5:00 pm EST on Monday, August 1
Application or Entry Requirements
- Four 150-word written responses
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
- The Yale Daily News waives the program fee for all participants from New Haven Public Schools who would not be able to otherwise participate
- Proof of financial need is not necessary; we will rely on the honor system
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
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The Yale Daily News is the nation’s oldest college daily newspaper and has been financially and editorially independent since its founding on January 28, 1878. It publishes Monday through Friday during the academic year and serves the communities of Yale and New Haven. In addition to the daily newspaper, the News also publishes a Friday supplement known as WKND, the Yale Daily News Magazine and several special issues each year.
