Irving A. Fradkin

Irving A. Fradkin
Irving A. Fradkin
	Headshot of Irving A. Fradkin
Born	March 28, 1921; Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	November 19, 2016 (aged 95); Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma mater	New England College of Optometry
Occupation	Optometrist (retired)
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.

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

Norman, Arthur. "Dr. Irving Fradkin, the 'Johnny Appleseed' of college scholarships". The Jewish Voice. 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.

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[1] Norman, Arthur. "Dr. Irving Fradkin, the 'Johnny Appleseed' of college scholarships". The Jewish Voice. Retrieved 10 March 2014.

[2] "Editorial: Dollars for Scholars financing a dream". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 24 March 2014.

[katie_couric-3] "Huge Surprises for the Man Behind "Scholarship America"". katiecouric.om. Archived from the original on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.