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

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Program overview

The White House Internship Program was unpaid until 2022, when President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan spending bill that set aside $4.5 million to pay White House interns. 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

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. Those selected for the program are able to work in one of sixteen available presidential departments. The White House Internship Program is split into three semester seasons: summer, fall, and spring. 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

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, opportunities to volunteer in the community, and attendance at special events.

Notable Former White House interns

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External links

Official website
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Program overview

Notable Former White House interns

See also

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