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White House Internship Program 2026 – Washington DC

The White House Internship Program 2026 is an exclusive program that allows students to apply to work in the White House and get direct experience in serving the people. This internship is held in the White House in Washington, DC, and puts the participants at the heart of the U.S. government operations, providing them with a rare opportunity to make a contribution to the national efforts and acquire leadership skills and interact with the top officials.

It is a Public Service Leadership Program that seeks to provide the next generation of leaders with the tools, insight, and mentorship they need to pursue meaningful careers in government and the public service. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to apply to the program and the program is designed to give them a deep understanding of the executive branch and its dedication to serving the people of America.

Experienced professionals will mentor the interns and they will play a significant role in daily operations in different departments. The President, First Lady, and the White House personnel are honored to be a part of this initiative, which is in line with the values and mission of the Trump Administration.

Program Details:

Country: United States
Location: The White House, Washington, DC
Time frame: 3 Months
Program Date: Spring 2026
Deadline: August 8, 2025

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Interns Responsibilities

Among the main administrative and research tasks that will be assigned to the interns, the following may be mentioned:

Policy research Conducting research on policy initiatives
Handling and addressing of the inquiries of the people
Participation in official meetings
Memos and reports
Briefings and events Supporting

White House Internship Departments

The interns are placed in different departments but all the interns engage in leadership building activities once a week. Departments include:

Domestic Policy Council
National Economic Council
Office of Cabinet Affairs
Office of Digital Strategy
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
White House Office of Legislative Affairs
White House Management Office
White House Photo Office
Visitors Office of the White House
Office of Political Affairs
Presidential Advance Office
Presidential Correspondence Office
Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of Public Liaison
Office of Speechwriting
Office of the First Lady
Office of the Staff Secretary
Office of the Vice President
Office of the Second Lady
Office of Administration (Office of VP)
Office of Advance (Office of the VP)
Office of Communications (VP and WH Office)
Office of the VP Counsel
VP Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (VP)
Office of Domestic Policy (VP)
Office of Correspondence (VP and WH Office)
The White House Press Office
White House Counsel Office
Office of Presidential Scheduling
White House Travel Office
Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy

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Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible to the White House Internship Program, the applicants should fulfill the following:

Be a citizen of the United States and be at least 18 years old
Currently enrolled in a college, community college, or university (two- to four-year institution) as an undergraduate or graduate student, and have completed at least two semesters
OR have graduated in the last two years with an eligible degree program
OR be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces with a high school diploma or equivalent, and have served on active duty in the past two years
Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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