Irving A. Fradkin
Irving A. Fradkin (March 28, 1921 – November 19, 2016) was an optometrist and founder and president emeritus of Scholarship America.
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| 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) |
Fradkin has been referred to as the "Johnny Appleseed" of college scholarships due to his leadership in scholarship access; his work has received national media coverage and government support. Since its founding, Scholarship America has distributed more than $3.7 billion in scholarships and educational assistance to 2.3 million students, which the organization cites as being the largest nonprofit, private-sector scholarship support and educational support organization in the United States.
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