The Opportunity: Write, edit, graphic design, or draw for a city-wide, teen-run publication.

https://www.dallasyouthcommission.com/committees 

App Due: Jan. 26, 2026

Program Dates: Late June- early Aug

Eligibility: Junior, unweighted 3.5 GPA, 

Cost: FREE

https://psjp.princeton.edu/apply/application-process

App Due: January 11, 2026

Program Dates: TBD

Eligibility: Current 10th - 11th grades 

Cost: Free 

https://www.aaja.org/programs-and-initiatives/jcamp/

App Due: February 2, 2026

Program Dates: July 12 - 17, 2026; July 19 - 24, 2026

Eligibility: Current 10th - 11th Graders

Cost: $2,650, scholarships available

https://wjmc.gmu.edu

App Due:               TBD 2026

Program Dates: TBD 2026

Eligibility: 9th - 12th Grade Students

Cost: $849 - $999, scholarships available

https://www.thecommononline.org/the-common-young-writers-program/

App Due:       TBD  2026

Program Dates: TBD 2026

Eligibility: 9th - 12th grades 

Cost: $799, scholarships available

https://cronkite.asu.edu/community/high-school-programs/camps/

App Due:        TBD 2026

Program Dates: TBD 2026

Eligibility: 9th - 12th grades

Cost: $899, scholarships available

https://cronkite.asu.edu/community/high-school-programs/camps/

App Due: TBD 2026

Program Dates: July 5 - July 26, 2026

Eligibility: 9th - 11th Graders

Cost: $3,500, scholarships available) 

https://simons-rock.edu/academics/beyond-the-classroom/young-writers-workshop/index.php

App Due: February 1, 2026

Program Dates: June 14-27, 2026; July 12 - 25, 2026

Eligibility: Current 10th - 12th grades 

Cost: $2,500, full scholarships available 

https://iyws.clas.uiowa.edu/ 

App Due: March 3, 2026

Program Dates: June 19-28, 2026

Eligibility: Rising Juniors & Seniors

Cost: $1,700, scholarships available 

https://reynolds.denison.edu/program-details/