Irving A. Fradkin | |
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 Headshot of Irving A. Fradkin | |
| Born | March 28, 1921 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 2016 (aged 95) |
| Alma mater | New England College of Optometry |
| Occupation | Optometrist |
| Title | Founder and President Emeritus, Scholarship America |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Fradkin (m. 1946) |
Irving A. Fradkin (March 28, 1921 – November 19, 2016) was an optometrist and founder and president emeritus of Scholarship America.
Fradkin has been referred to as the "Johnny Appleseed" of college scholarships due to his leadership in scholarship access;[1][2] his work has received national media coverage and government support.[3] Since its founding, Scholarship America has distributed more than $3.7 billion in scholarships and educational assistance to 2.3 million students,[4] which the organization cites as being the largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship support and educational support organization in the United States.[5]
- ^ Norman, Arthur. "Dr. Irving Fradkin, the 'Johnny Appleseed' of college scholarships". The Jewish Voice. Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ "Editorial: Dollars for Scholars financing a dream". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
- ^ "Huge Surprises for the Man Behind "Scholarship America"". katiecouric.om. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ^ "Scholarship America: Who We Are". ScholarshipAmerica.org. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Who We Are". ScholarshipAmerica.org. Retrieved 22 November 2016.