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The 2025 Governor's Internship Program application is open!
The Governor’s Internship Program assists college students in locating meaningful summer employment within West Virginia government agencies, private businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Ideally, students are placed in internships where they can gain experience relevant to their academic interests while learning under and being supervised by a professional in that field. Internships generally last nine to thirteen weeks during the summer and pay at least minimum wage.
Eligibility
An applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
College applicants:
- Must have completed at least one academic year of study at an accredited college, university or technical school by May 2025
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Must be a currently enrolled student at a West Virginia college, university or technical school, or a West Virginia resident attending an accredited college, university or technical school out-of-state
- Graduate students are eligible to apply
- College graduate in May 2025 is eligible to apply
- High School Applicants:
- A high school senior graduating in May 2025 with at least 12 college credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in those courses
Required Application Materials:
- A completed application submitted online.
- A current copy of your unofficial college transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a person who can evaluate the applicant’s suitability for this program. (NOTE: The transcript and letter of recommendation need only be submitted if the applicant is selected for an interview. Please do not mail these documents unless requested.)
Selection Process
The selection of interns is highly competitive and host agencies that participate base their selection process on the degree area that is needed for the internship at the time. Participating state agencies, private business and organizations are granted access to the database of candidate applications, and then they set up the interview with their desired candidate. This is when the applicant would bring their unofficial transcript and recommendation letters. The number of students applying usually exceeds the number of positions available; therefore, not all candidates submitting an application will be interviewed or selected to participate in the program.
Summer Enrichment
Throughout the summer, the Governor’s Internship Program sponsors enrichment events for the interns. These enrichment events vary in scope and can include networking, outings, and tours of the West Virginia State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion, and the West Virginia State Museum.