How to Apply

This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve….I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country. – President Barack

ObamaFall 2013WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP

The mission of the White House Internship Program is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation, and to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future

leadership opportunities.

www.whitehouse.gov/internships

Application Period: November 26, 2012 – January 27, 2013

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGAMProgram Overview

• Competitive 3 ½ month internship

• Fall, Spring and Summer terms

• Interns are placed within one of 16 different departments of the White House Office

• Work includes conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, writing memos, and staffing events

• Interns participate in:• Weekly Speaker Series• Public Service Projects• Professional Development Series• Professional Interest Groups • Mentorship Program

• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to

gain a first-hand glimpse into the Executive Office of the President

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGAMDepartments

White House Departments Available to Interns:

• Office of Scheduling and Advance

• Office of the White House Counsel

• Office of Cabinet Affairs• Office of Communications• Office of Public Engagement

and Intergovernmental Affairs

• Office of the First Lady• Office of Chief of Staff• Office of Legislative Affairs

• Domestic Policy Council• Office of Presidential

Correspondence• White House Fellows Office• National Economic Council• Office of Presidential

Personnel• Office of the Vice President• Office of Digital Strategy• Office of Management and

Administration

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution)

• Graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the first day of the internship

• A 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 first day of the internship.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and meet at least one of the following

criteria:

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMProgram Requirements

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGAMApplication

• Two essay responses• Explain your commitment to

public service• Professional policy

memorandum

• One-page resume

• Two recommendations

• Completion of the online form

• www.whitehouse.gov/internships

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGAMTimeline

Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Summer2013 *Fall 2013

Application Posted

January 30, 2012

May 14, 2012 Nov 26, 2012 Jan 28, 2013

Application Deadline

April 1, 2012September 23, 2012

January 27, 2013

April 7, 2013

Notification

Begins the week of April 30, 2012 on a rolling basis

Begins week of November 12, 2012 on a rolling basis

Begins week of February 25, 2013 on a rolling basis

Begins week of May 6, 2013 on a rolling basis

Start DateSeptember 4, 2012

January 15, 2013

May 28, 2013September 3, 2013

End DateDecember 14, 2012

May 3, 2013 Aug 9, 2013December 13, 2013

WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGAMMore Information

Q&A

For more information, please visit:www.whitehouse.gov/internships

Questions? Please email us at:internship_info@who.eop.gov

The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obama’s commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to

strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership

skills and actively engage in public service.