1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship

You are invited to apply for the 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship, which is awarded annually for Fall term. Awarding amounts start at $2,000 to Franklin University students who display the following characteristics.

A preference will be given to Franklin graduate or undergraduate students who have made a positive impact on the economic and/or social good for their local community by displaying drive, tenacity, and an entrepreneurial spirit similar to that of the University’s namesake, Benjamin Franklin.

General Scholarship Requirements:

  • Must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per term for undergraduate or 8 credit hours for graduate and doctoral, unless the program is scheduled otherwise
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Franklin employees are not eligible to apply (excludes Work Study students)
  • Submit a 500 to 750 word typed essay answering the question- How have you made a positive impact on the economic and/or social good of your community and represented the essence of Benjamin Franklin?

*Please note faculty recommendation not needed for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: Sept 26, 2023

Please use the links below for your submissions. You will need to save to your computer and upload your essay when you are ready to submit your scholarship. 

Click Here to Download the Essay Question Document

By submitting the application and essay, your information will be emailed to the Financial Aid Office.
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations

614.947.6062
 

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