White House Internship

ATTN:  College students/High School Seniors

Subject: White House Internship Program: Summer 2014 Application Open

Do you know an emerging leader? Encourage them to apply to the White House Internship Program!

The White House Internship Program's mission is to make the "People's House" accessible to future leaders from around the nation and cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities.

If you know of any such future leaders, please ask them to visit www.whitehouse.gov/internships for more information. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2014

Home for the holidays? Help promote the White House Internship Program at your alma mater. Emailinternship_info@who.eop.govfor more information.

Am I eligible to apply for a White House 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:

• 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

Am I available for the White House Internship Program?

All White House Interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program.

• The White House Internship Program is an unpaid program
• Interns will be expected to work from approximately 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
• Hours may vary by office
• Please see Internship Timeline and FAQs for questions regarding the definition of "full-time"

Do I have all my application materials?

A completed packet includes:

• Two Essays: Each answer should be between 300-500 words in length
• Current Resume: Your resume should not exceed one page
• Two Letters of Recommendation