Jack Benny & Connie Francis attending the 2011 Friars Foundation Applause Award Gala in New York City. Photo

From: Photo Coverage: The Friars Foundation Applause Awards

The Friars Foundation is an important contributor to the Performing Arts. Academia recognizes the Friars Foundation as an upfront organization due to their activist scholarship programs. Nine universities with solid performing arts departments have granted scholarships to qualified students. Over the past decade the Friars Foundation has been responsible for 360 Performing Arts scholarships. Many of these students are now employed on Broadway, Hollywood and wherever stages are being prepared for performances.
Date Taken: 2011-06-09 19:09:55