Irving A. Fradkin

Irving A. Fradkin (March 28, 1921 – November 19, 2016) was an optometrist and founder and president emeritus of Scholarship America.

Irving A. Fradkin
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Headshot of Irving A. Fradkin
Born(1921-03-28)March 28, 1921
DiedNovember 19, 2016(2016-11-19) (aged 95)
Alma materNew England College of Optometry
OccupationOptometrist (retired)
TitleFounder and President Emeritus, Scholarship America
Spouse(s)Charlotte Fradkin (m. 1946)

Career

Fradkin has been called 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]

References

  1. Norman, Arthur. "Dr. Irving Fradkin, the 'Johnny Appleseed' of college scholarships". The Jewish Voice. Retrieved 10 March 2014.[dead link]
  2. "Editorial: Dollars for Scholars financing a dream". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  3. "Huge Surprises for the Man Behind "Scholarship America"". katiecouric.om. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.