Grants:

Columbus Legacy Grant (High School Seniors)

Established in 2026 by IACA, this $500 grant is available to High School Seniors who have demonstrated community leadership and a commitment to preserving and advancing cultural traditions, values, and historical legacies for future generations.

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Columbus Legacy Grant (Humanitarian Needs)

Established in 2026 by IACA, this $500 grant provides charitable support to non-profit (501c3) organizations assisting legal immigrants, refugees, and families in need across metropolitan Richmond.

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Scholarships:

Hilda Manieri Traina/Paul J. Caruso IACA Scholarship

Established in 1988 at Richard Bland College of William & Mary, this scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Fierro Family IACA Scholarship

Established in 1996 at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), this scholarship is available to students who demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

IACA Scholarship for High School Seniors

Established in 2012, this $500 scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of IACA members. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The award may be used at any nonprofit two-year or four-year college or university. Applicants do not need to reside in Virginia.

Application Instructions

Applications for the Richard Bland College and VCU scholarships must be submitted through the appropriate college's Financial Aid Office.

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Support the IACA Scholarship and Grant Funds

Please consider becoming a donor to support the IACA Scholarship and Grant Funds. Many employers offer matching gift programs, and gifts can also be made through estate planning.

To contribute, please send an email using our Contact Us page, Our Grant and Scholarship Chairman will gladly contact you to guide you through the process.