Shown, from left to right, are Mekal Smith, John P. Franklin, Sr., Cornelius Washington, and Ivan Lee.
The John P. Franklin, Sr. Achievement Scholarship Fund was established in 2011, by the Kappa Foundation of Chattanooga, to honor Mr. Franklin's extraordinary life and achievements.
Mr. John P. Franklin, Sr., was the first African-American elected official and has been a leader in the Chattanooga community for over 60 years. His legacy has touched and molded the lives of many as an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist, elected government official, civic and community leader and devoted family man and Christian.
This year three $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The John P. Franklin, Sr. Scholarship Fund is administered through the Community Foundation of Chattanooga.
The awardees for the first class of John P. Franklin scholars were:
- Mr. Cornelius Washington – East Ridge
- Mr. Ivan Lee - CSAS
- Mr. Mekal Smith - Howard
For more information, please contact Chris L. Ramsey, scholarship chairman, at ram125@comcast.net, or 619-0732.