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
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Spring 2011 |
Summer 2011 |
Fall 2011 |
Spring 2012 |
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Application Posted |
August 9, 2010 |
November 8, 2010 |
January 31, 2011 |
May 9, 2011 |
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Application Deadline |
October 10, 2010 |
January 23, 2011 |
March 13, 2011 |
September 11, 2011 |
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Notification |
Begins the week of November 15, 2010 on a rolling basis |
Begins the week of February 21, 2011 on a rolling basis |
Begins the week of April 25, 2011 on a rolling basis |
Begins the week of October 24, 2011 on a rolling basis |
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Start Date |
January 18, 2011 |
May 31, 2011 |
September 6, 2011 |
January 17, 2012 |
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End Date |
May 6, 2011 |
August 12, 2011 |
December 16, 2011 |
May 4, 2012 |
