Fierro Family Italian American Cultural Association of Virginia Scholarship

The Fierro Family Italian-American Cultural Association of Virginia Scholarship was established in 1996 by the Fierro family of Richmond and the Italian-American Cultural Association of Virginia. The Fierro scholarship is awarded to meritorious full-time undergraduate, students on the Monroe Park Campus, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated need. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated interest in Italian culture. Examples of demonstrated interest may include, but are not limited to, students’ coursework (particularly courses in Italian Studies), travel, volunteer opportunities, and membership/involvement in student and other Italian-related organizations.

Please be aware that the receipt of any additional aid, including scholarships, may impact your financial aid package. If there are any questions, please talk to your financial aid counselor before submitting your application.

Award
Varies (between $700 and $1,450)
Scopes
VCU Foundation
Deadline
02/10/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you planning on studying abroad in Italy?
  2. If you are planning to study abroad in Italy, what program are you considering and for what term/year? (Please put "not applicable" if you aren't planning to study abroad.)
  3. Please write a paragraph explaining your demonstrated interest in Italian culture. Examples of demonstrated interest may include, but are not limited to, study abroad, coursework (particularly courses in Italian Studies), travel, volunteer opportunities, and membership/involvement in student and other Italian-related organizations.
  4. In no more than 500 words, please provide an explanation on how you'd use this scholarship. Use this as an opportunity to discuss why you need this scholarship in order to pursue your interests in Italian studies.
  5. Please be aware that the receipt of any additional aid, including scholarships, may impact your financial aid package. If there are any questions, please talk to your VCU financial aid counselor (you can locate via Navigate) before submitting your application. Please confirm that you have read this information.
  6. I understand that by applying for funding through VCU Education Abroad I am not guaranteed to receive support and that my completed application will be evaluated through a competitive process. I understand that, if selected, I will be notified and asked to confirm my interest in receiving the award. I agree to notify the Education Abroad office in writing if I no longer wish to be considered for a scholarship. Students who no longer wish to be considered for the scholarship should email abroad@vcu.edu. By digitally signing this document, I acknowledge that both my personal reputation and the reputation of the University can benefit from the manner in which I represent myself and VCU. I will do everything within my control to safeguard my good name and that of VCU throughout my experience abroad. As required under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99), commonly known as FERPA, I hereby give permission for my scholarship application, including but not limited to grade point average (GPA), transcripts, essays, and individual course grades, to be used and discussed with VCU faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. I grant permission for VCU to use my biographical information to publicize my nomination for this award and my receipt of this award, should I be selected. I also hereby certify that I have no Honor Code convictions or pending investigations with respect to academic integrity and all of the information I include in my application for this award are my own work and are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. If I receive a scholarship, I agree to: Register my study abroad program with VCU Education Abroad by the appropriate registration deadline. Furthermore, I acknowledge that all of my statements on the application are complete and accurate to the best of my ability.
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