The Mark and Maureen Angelo Family Endowment Fund

Through the generosity of The Angelo Family and members of the University of Miami Parents Council, we are able to offer a limited number of competitive awards of $500 up to $3000 for undergraduate students who accept unpaid or underpaid 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 2026
• Applicants must not have received Angelo Family Endowment funding in prior summers

Internship Qualifications

• Internship must be during Summer 2026
• Internship can be either unpaid or underpaid
  • 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
• Organization may not be owned/run by a member of the student’s immediate family
• Preference will be given to students who will have internships that last the duration of the summer

Application Timeline

Applications Open:  March 2, 2026

Application Deadline:  April 15, 2026

Award Decisions Made by: End of May 2026

Application & Supplemental Documents

The Angelo Family Endowment Fund 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
• Internship offer letter (must include internship dates & pay)

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 and complete all assignments within the course to receive funding
• All correspondence regarding your application will be sent to your UM email account
• Please note that applications for the internship fund are highly competitive, and submitting an application does not guarantee funding

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

For questions, contact us at toppel-internships@miami.edu or 305-284-5451.

Please Note: If you plan on enrolling in any other summer classes for credit at another institution, you CANNOT enroll in TIP. Our team will discuss with you alternative options.

Requirements

• Students selected for Angelo Family Endowment funding must also register for and complete the Toppel Internship Program (TIP) to gain free academic credit for their internship
• Students must submit a photo of themselves at their internship site by the end of the internship
• Students must submit a thank you letter for the donors, describing their internship experience