Through the generosity of members of the University of Miami Parents Council, we are able to offer competitive awards of $500 up to $3000 for undergraduate students who accept unpaid or paid internship opportunities.
Eligibility
- UM undergraduate students who are currently enrolled full-time
- Applicants cannot be under any judicial sanctions
- Applicants must not be graduating in Spring 2023
Internship Qualifications
- Internship must be during Summer 2023
- Internship can be either paid or unpaid
- Minimal stipend for housing, transportation, and/or meals from your employer does not qualify as payment
- Internship must be supervised by a full-time employee of the organization
- Unpaid internships that are required as part of a program curriculum are not eligible
- Organization may not be owned/run by a member of the student’s immediate family
Application Timeline
Application Deadline: April 21, 2023
Award Decisions made by: May 12, 2023
Application & Supplemental Documents
The Toppel Internship Fund Application will collect your contact information and will require you to provide the following:
- Specific internship information, including organization and supervisor
- Answers to essay questions
- Budget Expenses
- Updated Resume (PDF Format)
- Internship Offer Letter
An Internship Verification Form will be sent to your supervisor upon submission of your application to confirm that the position meets internship qualifications.
Selection Process
- A committee will review each application and select the award recipients
- Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis and evaluated against the application and supplemental documents received
- If selected for an award, you must register for the Toppel Internship Program
- All correspondence regarding your application will be sent to your UM email account
You may be disqualified if:
- Application is submitted past the deadline
- Application is incomplete
- There are judicial violations that occur after the funding has been awarded
- The internship does not meet the qualifications described above
Submit your application by April 21, 2023
For questions, contact us at toppel-internships@miami.edu or 305-284-5451.
