WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
This application form is our opportunity to get to know you and understand why you would like to
intern at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Any questions regarding this
application should be directed to internships@ceq.eop.gov. Please e-mail your completed
application form, short essay, and resume to internships@ceq.eop.gov.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (last, first, middle initial): __________________________________________________
Current Address: _____________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________ E-mail: __________________________________________
Do you have a Social Security Number? (Yes or No) ______
Are you a U.S. Citizen? ______
Have you served as a registered lobbyist? ______
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of any criminal offense, felony, or misdemeanor?
(If Yes, please describe below) ______
Are there currently any charges pending against you for a criminal offense? (If Yes, please
describe below) ______
CURRENT ACADEMIC INFORMATION
University/College: __________________________
Degree and Major: __________________________
[Expected] Month/Year of Graduation: __________________________
AVAILABILITY
Season applying for (check one): Spring ____ Summer ____ Fall ____
Please indicate the number of hours per week you will be available: ______
Please indicate your potential start date: ______ and end date: ______
WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
REFERENCES
Please provide two references (professional or academic).
Include name, phone number, e-mail address, and relationship to you.
1. _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Essay Question (not to exceed 750 words)
Please attach a short essay (not to exceed 750 words) to your application that addresses all of
the following questions. The best applications will incorporate answers to all three questions in
one cohesive essay. Do not exceed the word limit.
1. Why are you applying to intern with the White House Council on Environmental Quality?
2. What do you hope to gain from a CEQ internship experience?
3. What aspects of your background make you uniquely prepared to work at CEQ?
Resume
Please attach a current resume of no more than two pages.
NOTE: Please be aware that the White House has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. You
will be required to take a drug test prior to beginning your internship. You will also be asked
about any use of drugs during your security interview. Failure to pass the drug test will result in
your immediate disqualification.