Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists (Scholarships available!)

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The Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists is a residential program that invites rising high school juniors and seniors to immerse themselves in the world of journalism, learning from Stony Brook University professors and working professionals while meeting new friends and getting a taste of college life.

Program dates: July 26-31, 2026

Application deadline: March 6, 2026

Full scholarships are available based on financial need, thanks to passionate supporters of the Greene Institute.

The application with full details can be accessed HERE. 

(More details also below.)

This hands-on, six-day residential summer workshop is designed for high school sophomores and juniors considering careers in journalism and media production. The workshop introduces students to skills in news reporting, writing, editing, video and still photography and podcasting.  All classes are taught by professional journalists. Students will live at the university residence halls and work in the School of Communication and Journalism’s multimedia newsroom and podcasting and television studios.  They will report as teams both on and off campus. As a culminating activity, students will produce original work in text, video and still photography to be published on our website, GreeneGazette.com , and social media.

There is a fee of $1,500 to be paid upon acceptance which will cover campus housing, meals and tuition. 

Several need-based scholarships covering the total costs are available for students, so students are strongly encouraged to apply regardless of their ability to pay. 

The application deadline is March 6, 2026, but early applications are encouraged for the limited number of available spots. Students will need to include samples of their work they have completed in journalism or other subjects such as English, creative writing, history, media arts or photography. They will also need a reference from a high school faculty member, such as a teacher or guidance counselor.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Zack Dowdy, zachar...@stonybrook.edu