Office of
Management and Budget

Key Dates for Upcoming Sessions

The Office of Management and Budget offers three internship programs each year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. 

Spring 2025

• Program Start Date: March 3, 2025
• Program End Date:  May 9, 2025
• Application Open Date:  June 26, 2024
• Application Close Date:  July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

SUMMER 2025

• Program Start Date: June 9, 2025
• Program End Date:  August 15, 2025
• Application Open Date:  January 27, 2025
• Application Close Date:  February 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Fall 2025

1. Program Start: September 15, 2025
2. Program End: December 19, 2025
3. Application Open Date: April 14, 2025
4. Application Close Date: May 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

OMB oversees the implementation of the President’s vision across the Executive Branch. OMB carries out its mission through five main functions across executive departments and agencies: 1) budget development and execution; 2) management, including oversight of agency performance, procurement, financial management, and information technology; 3) coordination and review of all significant Federal regulations from executive agencies; 4) clearance and coordination of legislative and other materials; and 5) clearance of Presidential Executive Orders and memoranda to agency heads prior to their issuance.

Internship Details

The Spring 2025 term begins on March 3, 2025 and ends on May 9, 2025. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,500/$3,750 for participation in the program. Internships will be hosted in person on the White House campus, located in Washington, D.C. Please note that living accommodations and relocation support will not be provided. All internships are full-time/part-time and participants must be able to commit 35-40/15-34 hours per week (Monday-Friday).

Applicants who receive an offer will be required to complete the Standard Form (SF) 86 to determine whether they meet security eligibility requirements.  Information requested on the SF86 that could affect eligibility includes, but is not limited to, an applicant’s connections to foreign governments, criminal history, financial debts and tax compliance, and prior drug use (including marijuana, regardless of whether the marijuana use was permitted under state law).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Males must be registered with Selective Service
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate college, community college, or university in good academic standing at the time of application on at least a part-time basis. Applicants must also be a continuing student with the expectation and intention of continuing their course of study the semester/quarter immediately following the completion of the internship. 
• Must obtain a favorable security determination and pass a pre-employment drug test

* If you are not a U.S. Citizen you should not apply for this internship*

Check back later for additional details on future programs!