Applications are now open for the White House Internship 2026. The Internship will take Place at the White House in Washington, DC, USA. The White House Internship Program is a Public Service Leadership Program that provides an Opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills.
The Mission is to make “People’s House“. The Internship is open to students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate Program. The aim is to guide as a Mentor and prepare them for Future public service opportunities. The President, First Lady, and White House staff are committed to providing young leaders an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and serve their country, and to the mission of the Trump Administration. More details are below.
Details About The White House Internship Program 2026 (Washington, DC, USA)
- Host Country: USA
- Location: White House
- Dates: Spring 2026
- Internship Duration: 3 Months
- Deadline: August 8, 2025
Role of Interns
- Conducting research
- Managing incoming inquiries
- Attending meetings
- Writing memos
- Staffing events
White House Internship Departments
Interns’ specific duties differ across departments, but they all participate in weekly events that bring them together. Here is a list of Presidential departments below.
- Domestic Policy Council
- National Economic Council
- The Office of Cabinet Affairs
- The Office of Digital Strategy
- The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
- The White House Office of Legislative Affairs
- White House Management Office
- White House Photo Office
- White House Visitors Office
- Office of Political Affairs
- Office of Presidential Advance
- Office of Presidential Correspondence
- 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 (within the Office of the VP)
- Office of Advance for the Vice President (within the Office of the VP)
- Office of Communications (within the Office of the VP and as a separate office)
- Office of Counsel to the Vice President (within the Office of the VP)
- Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (within the Office of the VP)
- Office of Domestic Policy (within the Office of the VP)
- Office of Correspondence (within the Office of the VP and as a separate office)
- The White House Press Office
- Office of the White House Counsel
- Office of Presidential Scheduling
- White House Travel Office
- Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants for the White House Internship Program must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (a two-to-four year institution) and have completed at least two semesters before the internship begins.
- Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (a two-to-four year institution) within two years before the internship program’s start date.
- Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces with a high school diploma (or equivalent) who served on active duty for any duration within the two years preceding the internship program’s start date.
- Must be Available from Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Selection Criteria
- A commitment to public service
- Demonstrated leadership in the community
- Have Leadership Skills
- A commitment to the mission of the Trump Administration
Application Timeline
- Acceptance Notifications Begin – September 1, 2025
- Internship Start Date – January 21, 2026
- Internship End Date – April 10, 2026
Application Process for the White House Internship 2026
Applicants have to apply online from the White House Internship Website. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE 2025 WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP