Deadline: August 18, 2023
The Administration of Biden and Haris The White House Internship Program aims to make the White House accessible to future leaders from across the country.White House Fellows will receive firsthand knowledge of what and how duties are carried out in the White House. You will gain an understanding of the process of governing the nation as well as a sense of personal involvement in society’s leadership.
This program provides qualifying fellows with the chance to spend a full year as full-time, paid Fellows to senior White House staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other high-ranking government officials.
The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership program that offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get significant professional experience while also developing leadership abilities. This program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, deepen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service possibilities.
A group of young men and women from across the country will be chosen to participate in the program.As a fellow, you will be expected to devote your time, talents, energy, and service to improving the White House and the country. Conducting research, managing incoming queries, attending meetings, writing memoranda, and staffing events may all be part of the Internship activities.
Weekly events, such as a speaker series and professional development opportunities, will also bring interns together.The internship is a 12-week program that will begin in early January 2024 and terminate near the end of May.
Benefits
For the first time, this will be a full-time, paid program giving an opportunity for selected individuals to work as fellows to White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials
Interns therefore will receive a weekly stipend worth $750 for the entire duration of the programme.
Stipends are paid in two installments, with the first installment paid at the start of the programme and the last towards the end of the programme
Eligibility
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be 18 years of age, and must meet at least one of the following criteria to apply:
- Applicants are students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university by the start of the application process.
- If you already graduated from undergraduate or graduate degree program not more than two (2) years prior to the start of the internship, you are also eligible.
- You must not be a Federal employee if you are to be considered.
- 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–in the two years preceding the internship program start date may apply.
- Fellows should also demonstrate leadership skills and potential for growth.
Application
The Fellowship is very competitive and consideration will be exclusively based on merit. You are therefore expected to submit a well-prepared online application by the deadline of August 18, 2023. During the application process, you will be required to submit the following information.
- Personal Information
- Resume
- Recommendations
- Essays
- Certification
- Declarations
For recommendations, you will be requested to submit the names and email addresses of three recommenders who will submit recommendation letters on your behalf. You will also submit one alternate recommender.
Applicants are encourage you to provide diverse letters of recommendation. These may be from academia, professional or community service
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