The White House. President Barack Obama Get Email UpdatesContact Us Go to homepage. Home • About the White House • White House Internships • About 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 About President Barack Obama waves goodbye after talking with summer interns from the White House Internship Program in the Rose Garden of the White House, Aug. 10, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) The President, First Lady, and staff are committed to providing young leaders from all across the nation an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and gain exposure to the public service sector through the White House Internship Program. This program was developed to provide hands-on experience and cultivate such skills. In addition to the White House Internship Program being available to young leaders who are at least 18 years old, the D.C. Scholars Program is a part-time internship opportunity for young leaders in public and charter high schools within the District of Columbia. "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 look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and 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 OBAMA, MAY 22, 2009 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