Irving A. Fradkin | |
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Born | Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. | March 28, 1921
Died | November 19, 2016 | (aged 95)
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.
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]