Selection Process & Calendar
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection as a White House Intern is based on the following criteria:
- A commitment to public service
- Demonstrated leadership in the community
- A commitment to the mission of the Obama Administration
The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates your qualifications, character, and commitment to public service. A completed application includes two essay questions, three letters of recommendation, and a resume.
PREREQUISITES
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens
- Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship
- Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) or must have graduated in the past two years from undergraduate or graduate school
OR
- A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty anytime over the past two years
INTERNSHIP TIMELINE
| |
Fall 2009 |
Spring 2010 |
Summer 2010 |
| Application Posted |
May 2009 |
August 7, 2009 |
December 14, 2009 |
| Application Deadline |
June 1, 2009 |
September 20, 2009 |
February 7, 2010 |
| Notification |
Week of July 11, 2009 |
Week of November 15, 2009 |
Week of April 5, 2010 |
| Start Date |
September 8, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 |
June 1, 2010 |
| End Date |
December 18, 2009 |
May 14, 2010 |
August 13, 2010 |
