In 1996, the Fierro family of Richmond and the Italian American Cultural Association of Virginia established a scholarship for a Virginia Commonwealth University student of Italian descent. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students on the Monroe Park Campus of VCU, of Italian descent, have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the Financial Aid Office), and have and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0. Only complete applications will be considered.

An award of approximately $1,000 will be applied to the recipient's tuition for the fall and spring semesters of the academic year 2015-2016. Application deadline: June 30, 2015. Fierro application 2015-2016