--- title: First Scholars Mentor l Franklin Education Connection description: First Scholars connects high-potential students with professionals in the community who serve as mentors and help students navigate toward college. image: https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/hubfs/Meta-FEC.png --- [![Franklin Education Connection](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/hubfs/Franklin-Education-Connection-Website-Logo-White-2.png) ![Franklin Education Connection](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/hubfs/Franklin-Education-Connection-Website-Logo.png)](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org?hsLang=en) Toggle navigation Toggle navigation - [ABOUT US](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/about-us) - [SUPPORT](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/support) - [STUDY BUDDY](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/study-buddy) - [FIRST SCHOLAR MENTOR](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/mentor) - [GRANTS](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/grants) - [CONTACT US](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/contact-us) - [FRANKLIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS](https://www.franklinschools.org/) - [SEARCH](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/search) Search Box # FIRST SCHOLARS MENTOR ### Connecting High-Potential Students with Professionals ![First Scholars Mentors](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Page-Mentor.png?width=1000&height=651&name=Page-Mentor.png)   First Scholars is a new mentoring program sponsored by Franklin Education Connection. The goal of First Scholars is to connect high-potential students (“Scholars’) with professionals in the community who will serve as Mentors and help students navigate through the college planning and admission process.  Starting in the ninth grade, Scholars and Mentors will meet as a group for a monthly meeting (during school) to work on Scholars’ college and career goals.  ##### Questions? [CONTACT US](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## Our Impact ### Enhancing the Educational Experience First Scholars' students will be the first in their family to attend college. While they meet the academic requirements, they need the additional guidance of a mentor who has navigated the college process. This program provides all the information and support to set them up for success at the next level. *Video by ZW Productions* ## What is Involved ### Meetings Mentors will meet with their Scholars once a month at Franklin Community High School (additional contact during the month is appreciated but not mandatory).  ### Training A one-time training session will be provided.  ### Commitment All that is required of Mentors is steady attendance, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in helping students succeed. ### **Mentors Sought** Franklin Education Connection is seeking professionals in the community to serve as Franklin First Scholars Mentors. Professionals across all sectors of the community are invited to apply, and we hope to have a class of Mentors that represent various career types (i.e., law, business, education, medicine, etc.).  Our hope is to match Mentors and Scholars based, in part, on their field of interest.   The time commitment for this program is limited, but the potential impact could be great. If you have questions, please contact us. ##### Start the Process [APPLY](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9eu8jTHGqyBlV83Aojn8ETMpiQP60nm9GVgLAZgfmKHCX2w/viewform) ![First Scholar Mentor, Franklin Education Connection](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org/hubfs/Page-First-Scholar-Mentor.png) - - - [mailto:parramorem@franklinschools.org](mailto:parramorem@franklinschools.org) **Franklin Education Connection** P.O. Box 903 Franklin, IN 46131 [tel:3175248544](tel:3175248544)317.524.8544 © 2026 [Franklin Education Connection](https://www.franklineducationconnection.org?hsLang=en) All rights reserved - [Clever Dogs Media](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/)