Halamandaris Caring Internship

The Heart of America Foundation® was created to teach the values at the heart of America and to help people, particularly children, learn that they help themselves when they help others.

The Heart of America Foundation is a national, nonsectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit, humanitarian organization that celebrates, honors, and empowers both young people and adults who enrich the human race with the quality of their lives. The Foundation has the following programs: READesign®, Books from the Heart®, Hurricane Relief, Heroes of the Heart™, and The Ambassador Program.

The Halamandaris Caring Internship

University of North Florida Foundation Honorary Board Member Hugh H. Jones Jr. established the Bill and Angie Halamandaris Endowment to fund an annual scholarship for a UNF student to intern at the Foundation for eight to ten weeks. Funding includes a housing allowance, weekly stipend of approximately $150.00 and travel expenses to/from Washington, D.C. The scholar intern will be involved in a variety of projects designed to inspire and enrich the lives and hearts of others.

The Caring Award nominee must demonstrate:

a commitment to voluntary service
initiative and innovation in problem-solving
persistence in overcoming obstacles
advocacy for change

The nominee must:

be enrolled as a junior full or part time and in good academic standing at the University of North Florida
demonstrate some degree of financial need
agree to take a Business Ethics course (PHI 2630, PHI 3641, MAN 4701, MAN 4064 or HSA 4553) prior to graduation from UNF

Download the Application Form