Thank you for your interest in applying to the White House Leadership Development Program! The next step in your career begins here.
Watch the video below for an overview of how to apply to the White House Leadership Development Program. Please see the nomination guide for details on application materials required for submission. Note that this guidance is subject to change for each application cycle.
View a transcript of the video here.
Overview
Applicants to the program can be nominated by their agency or themselves. Please reach out to your agency to identify their nomination pathway.
Agency Nominations
Agencies may nominate up to six candidates for the program during each application cycle. Agencies are encouraged to determine their own internal selection processes for nominees.
Self Nominations
Individuals from agencies that follow the self-nominate pathway, can apply for the program with supervisor recommendation and approval. The WHDLP program team will be responsible for vetting up to six self-nominated candidates per agency.
Selection Process
After reviewing formal agency nominations and vetted self-nominations, the WHLDP program team applies a rigorous selection process to determine program finalists. The program will extend finalist invitations for interviews for up to 20 candidates each application cycle.
