John Franklin Memorial Fellowship

The John Franklin Memorial Fellowship Trust was established in memory of Councillor John Franklin who passed away in April 1993. The Trust commemorates John's love of life and his untiring involvement in the local community.

The John Franklin Memorial Fellowship is offered annually, providing financial support to enable young people to either:

  • undertake study or research
  • obtain relevant experience
  • progress an academic, cultural, vocational or sporting project.

Applications are open to young people 21 years or younger. Applicants must either:

  • reside in Mudgeeraba or the surrounding area; or
  • attend school (or other educational institution) in Mudgeeraba or the surrounding area.

2024 Memorial Fellowship applications are now closed.

Contact

For more information please contact us on 07 5581 1883 or email franklinfellowship@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Past recipients

The Fellowship was first awarded in 1994. The John Franklin Memorial Fellowship has been awarded to the following recipients:

  • 2023 J Katene, A Austen
  • 2022 E Glen, L Florey
  • 2021 J Spinks, K Halleday
  • 2020 J Wood, K Miller
  • 2019 W South, M Jones
  • 2018 K Plume, F Miller
  • 2017 A Reardon, E Lockley
  • 2016 J McRae, K Shultz
  • 2015 J Hickey, G Miller
  • 2014 A Ewart
  • 2013 H Halford-Smith, N Pasricha
  • 2012 O Lucas, S Deegan, R Johnson
  • 2011 O Whitt, K Baker
  • 2010 P Baker, K Swift
  • 2009 P O'Flaherty, M McAllister
  • 2008 N Dickson, A Gibson
  • 2007 J Rogers, J Thomsen
  • 2006 J Dickson, T King
  • 2005 K McKean
  • 2004 T Solano
  • 2003 B Benjamin, D Cruickshank
  • 2002 J Rofe
  • 2001 T Davis
  • 2000 J Costello
  • 1999 K Christensen, S Stanton-Cook
  • 1998 S Tandy, T Malouf
  • 1997 S Hurford
  • 1996 S Donoghue, M Park
  • 1995 V Warrener
  • 1994 L Gotley
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