Franklin Advantage Scholarship

Fuel the Franklin Spark – Empower the Next Generation

At Franklin College, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to flourish — regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why we created the Franklin Advantage, a transformative scholarship initiative designed to help students receive the financial support they need so they can build the credentials, dispositions, and professional skills they need to turn ambition into impact. 

Through Franklin Advantage, students will receive scholarships so they can strengthen their curiosity, creativity, innovation, and leadership — their Franklin Spark — so they don’t just graduate ready to succeed, but ready to lead.

You support makes this possible. By investing in Franklin students, you’re helping shape the next generation of leaders, researchers, artists, and changemakers. You’re ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of potential. And you’re empowering students to create careers rooted in purpose, resilience, and insight.

Help us ignite the Franklin Spark in every student — and build a future led by those who are ready to make a difference.

Give a Student the Franklin Advantage

Make a direct impact by supporting students with financial need at Franklin College. With a minimum investment of $15,000—payable as a one-time gift or through a multi-year pledge—you can help fund a Franklin Advantage Scholarship. Your contribution provides immediate, life-changing support to students striving to overcome financial barriers and pursue their education with confidence.

Interested in learning more?

Contact Shirley Allen, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

706-542-3581 | shallen@uga.edu

Thank You to Our Cornerstone Donors

Anne Albright and Dan Earman

Michael F. Angel

Dr. Kerri Anthony and Mr. Erik Anthony

Josh and Suzanda Arcila

Mr. Bryan and Ms. Holly Baer

Wil and Maura Bosbyshell

Dr. Alan Dorsey and Mrs. Jackie Dorsey

Mr. Jef Flournoy and Dr. Megan Flournoy

James Forbes and Kathleen Forbes

Rita and Jim Fordham

Allison and Joel Gerber

Dr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Glenn

Mrs. Mary Laraine Young Hines

Arthur Johnson & T’Leatha Suitt-Johnson

Dr. Catherine Jones and Dr. Richard Neupert

Robert and Susan Maier

Nancy McCurley

Ed and Pam Michna

Dr. Nancy Midgette

Dr. Aaron Mitchell and Mrs. Barbara Mitchell

Patricia and Doyle Mote

Dr. John J. Murphy III and Mrs. Marietta J. Murphy

Dr. Diana L. Ranson and Dr. R. Baxter Miller

Ronald M. Reed

Dean Anna Stenport

Mr. Terrence Tumpey and Mrs. Abbigail Tumpey

Charlene Wages

Charles and Jeri Whitworth

Dr. Malika Wilkins

Dr. George Armstrong Jr.

Charles and Kay Brown

James E. Dunn

Mark Hessenthaler, MD and Djabriz Hessenthaler

Dr. Joan Humphries

Leverett and Meredith Lunceford

Marilyn McMullan

Greg Tanner

Dr. Bi-Cheng Wang and Mrs. Johnna E. Wang

Tommy C. Altman

Erika Lewis

Kim and Tim Houlne

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