White House Internship Program

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The White House Internship Program is a government internship program that enables students and graduates to work at the White House.

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Program overview

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President Barack Obama talking with White House interns in spring 2012

The White House Internship Program was unpaid until 2022, [1] [2] [3] when President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan spending bill that set aside $4.5 million to pay White House interns. [4] Interns must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age, and must be either a current student, recent graduate, or veteran of the United States Armed Forces. [5] Those selected for the program are able to work in one of sixteen available presidential departments. [6]

The White House Internship Program is split into three semester seasons: summer, fall, and spring. [7]

In addition to the opportunity to work in the Executive Office of the President, the White House Internship Program also includes a speaker series, tours to sites around Washington, D.C., opportunities to volunteer in the community, and attendance at special events. [8]

Notable former White House interns

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