Founded by parents Francis E. and Edwina L. Harrison for Frederick County residents, with preference to graduates of Linganore High School and surrounding areas who have a learning disabilities and/or plan to attend a trade or technical school.

A graduate of Linganore High School, John Franklin Harrison had a love for mechanics and aeronautics. Flying was a passion of his. He had a high IQ, but struggled in school because of a learning disability caused by a brain tumor. He had a wonderful personality and his life touched many. His tragic death in a flight accident motivated his family to establish The John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund. This Fund honors his memory by awarding scholarships to graduates of Linganore High School and surrounding areas who have a learning disability and/or are planning attend a trade or technical school.