The White House. President Barack Obama Get Email UpdatesContact Us Go to homepage. Home • About the White House • White House Internships • Selection Process ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE Inside the White House Presidents First Ladies The Oval Office The Vice President's Residence & Office Eisenhower Executive Office Building Camp David Air Force One White House Fellows White House Internships About Program Presidential Department Descriptions Selection Process Internship Timeline & FAQs D.C. Scholars Program Apply Here Contact Us Tours & Events Mobile Apps Tools You'll Use Selection Process 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 qualifications, character, and commitment to public service. A completed application includes two essay questions, two letters of recommendation, and a resume. Prerequisites 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 RELATED BLOG POSTS Teaching and Leading as a White House Intern Giving Back: The White House Internship Program Open Today: Summer 2013 White House Internship Program Application Exceeding My Expectations: The White House Internship Program READ MORE Stay Connected Facebook Twitter Flickr Google+ YouTube Vimeo iTunes LinkedIn Latest News and Updates read the blog Feedback Link Home The White House Blog Photos & Videos Photo Galleries Video Performances Live Streams Podcasts Shareables Briefing Room Your Weekly Address Speeches & Remarks Press Briefings Statements & Releases White House Schedule Presidential Actions Legislation Nominations & Appointments Disclosures Issues Civil Rights Defense Disabilities Economy Education Energy & Environment Ethics Equal Pay Foreign Policy Health Care Homeland Security Immigration Refinancing Rural Service Seniors & Social Security Snapshots Taxes Technology Urban and Economic Mobility Veterans and Military Families Violence Prevention Women Joining Forces The Administration President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden First Lady Michelle Obama Dr. Jill Biden The Cabinet White House Staff Executive Office of the President Other Advisory Boards About the White House Inside the White House Presidents First Ladies The Oval Office The Vice President's Residence & Office Eisenhower Executive Office Building Camp David Air Force One White House Fellows White House Internships Tours & Events Mobile Apps Tools You'll Use Our Government The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch The Constitution Federal Agencies & Commissions Elections & Voting State & Local Government Resources En español Accessibility Copyright Information Privacy Policy Contact USA.gov Developers Apply for a Job