The FIERI Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 to enable and encourage gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educational goals and has already provided more than $100,000 to a number of talented young men and women.

The goal is to encourage students and young professionals to continue to promote and preserve the Italian and Italian American heritage and culture through education and networking. Each year, FIERI awards students who promote the Italian American heritage while supporting academic excellence.