Grants

Jean Frankel Founders Award

The Jean Frankel Founder’s Award is awarded annually to honor one 8th grade student who shows focus and dedication to enhancing their education both inside and outside the classroom and a commitment to volunteerism.

This award was created in 2015 by Jean Frankel, founder of the TEF, and her husband Gregg. The $2,500 scholarship will be given to the recipient upon graduation from high school and is to be used toward post-secondary school education.

Recipients of the Jean Frankel Founders Award:

  • 2015 Erin Whaley
  • 2016 Aria Odendaal
  • 2017 Ella Sebastiano
  • 2018 Leigha Schultze
  • 2019 Vivian Maxwell
  • 2020 Nina Hagan
  • 2021 Adam Cagno
  • 2022 Ethan Benenson
  • 2023 Sofia Munoz
  • 2024 Maria Formica
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