Endowed Scholarships & Fellowships
Paul G. and Harriette C. Franklin Merit Scholarship
History
Paul G. Franklin and his wife, Harriette, established this fund to support UF students.
Paul Franklin was a Ft. Myers, Fla., businessman dedicated to improving the lives of less fortunate area residents. He figured prominently in the Ft. Myers Housing Authority and Chamber of Commerce. He and his father, W. P. Franklin, are credited with being the first to bring "affordable housing" to the Dunbar Community. A 1923 UF graduate of the college of engineering and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Paul served for many years on the Lee Memorial Hospital Board. Franklin Hardware in Ft. Myers was owned and operated by Paul and Harriette for most of their lives. It became the largest hardware store between Miami and Tampa.
Harriette served as president of the Fort Myers Women's Community Club and the Periwinkle Garden Club. Both organizations are dedicated to the cultural enhancement and beautification of Ft. Myers. Harriette passed away six months prior to Paul in 1988.
Criteria
Students who attend UF full-time and who graduated from one of the public high schools in Lee County, Fla., within the top 15 percent of their class. One scholarship per year is awarded to a student from each high school. Recommendations are required from the high school's principal or guidance counselor. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA.
Award amount is $3,000 made in two installments each academic year.
Application Information
Application and nomination forms available below. For further information contact:
Paul G. and Harriette C. Franklin Merit Scholarship
c/o Office of the Provost, Office of Undergraduate Affairs
235 Tigert Hall; PO Box 113175
Gainesville, FL 32611-3175
(352) 846-1761
E-mail: undergraduateaffairs@aa.ufl.edu
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