Through the generosity of the Division of Enrollment Management, we are able to offer competitive awards of $500 up to $3000 for undergraduate students who accept unpaid and paid internship opportunities.
Eligibility
- UM undergraduate students who are currently enrolled full-time
- Award can only be received once in a student's academic career at UM
- Applicants cannot be under any judicial sanctions
- Must not be graduating Spring 2020
Internship Qualifications
- Internship can be either paid or unpaid.
- Minimal stipend for housing, transportation, and/or meals do 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
- Internship must be in the United States
Application Details
Timeline
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
Award Decisions made by: May 15, 2020
Application & Supplemental Documents
The Toppel Internship Fund Application will collect your contact information and will require you provide the following:
- 1 essay (1000 word maximum)
- Budget Form (Online Form)
- Updated Resume (PDF Format)
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 will need to 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
- There are judicial violations that occur after the funding has been awarded
- The internship does not meet the qualifications described above
Post-Internship Requirements
For questions, contact us at toppel-internships@miami.edu or 305-284-5451.