How to Apply

The application periods for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 sessions are now closed. 

The review process for Fall 2024 is still ongoing. Please contact internship@who.eop.gov for questions regarding your application status.

“Opening doors of opportunity, guaranteeing some more fairness and justice — that’s the essence of America. That’s democracy in action.”

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President Biden and Vice President Harris have committed to building an Administration that looks like America, believing that qualified people from every background and walk of life should have equal opportunity to serve our Nation.

That commitment is reflected in each White House Internship Program class, and all who are interested and meet the established criteria are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicants will need to create an account the first time they access the portal, and will submit two letters of recommendation as part of the application.

Key Dates for the Spring 2025 Session

Applications will be reviewed by the White House Internship Program team on a rolling basis during the application window; completed applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications sooner rather than later in the application period.

• The application portal will be open Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 and will close Friday, July 26^th, 2024. 
• The Spring 2025 program will be a 16-week program, beginning on Monday, January 27th and ending on Friday, May 16th, 2025.
• Final acceptance to the program is contingent upon a background investigation process and other additional steps.

Eligibility Requirements

The Fall 2025 session will be hosted in-person on the White House campus. Interns will not be able to participate in the program remotely.

Program participants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years or older before the first day of the program, and meet at least one of the three following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to four-year institution)
• Graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to four-year institution) no more than two years prior to the first day of the internship program
• A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, no more than two years prior to the first day of the program.