Pasadena, CA – 09/18/2024 – The Institute for Educational Advancement (������Ƶ), a national nonprofit dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of the nation’s gifted and advanced learners, continues its 22-year tradition of providing fully funded high school scholarships to gifted eighth graders through the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship (CDB). The 26 recipients in the class of 2029 are offered the four-year high school scholarship to attend an optimally matched high school or individualized education program to help them work toward meeting their unique intellectual and personal goals. It is one of the few merit-based, need-blind scholarships of its kind in the United States. In addition to the tuition funding, each Scholar receives ongoing, personalized counseling and educational advocacy, and joins a lifelong network of their peers.

“Beyond the monetary support the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship provides, it also means these bright young minds will become part of the ������Ƶ community as they continue on their educational journey,” said Deborah Monroe, President, ������Ƶ. “We work closely with the students and their families to foster their lifelong love of learning and look forward to seeing how they develop their talents and share them with the world.”

Interested seventh grade students apply for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship and complete a rigorous portfolio application process, which includes essays, middle school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a work sample. Eligible applicants must also achieve scores at the highest level on nationally normed standardized tests. Applications are reviewed by the Caroline D. Bradley selection committee, a diverse group of nationwide high school and university admissions directors, teachers and administrators, CDB alumni, community members, and business leaders.

“The potential this year’s class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship holds is limitless,” said Mallory Aldrich, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Senior Program Manager at ������Ƶ. “They are innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who have already made great impacts in their communities. I know that this scholarship will give them even more opportunities to expand their minds and lean into their curiosities and shape the world for the better.”

Over the course of the next several months, ������Ƶ staff, current CDB Scholars and CDB alumni will provide guidance and assistance to the entering class of 2029 Scholars as they begin to identify potential high school programs, complete applications, and prepare their individualized educational plans for next year’s high school entrance.

2029 Caroline D. Bradley Scholars:

• Brennan Bosita – Dallas, TX
• Sofia Castro – Downey, CA
• Caroline Gao – Milpitas, CA
• Gavin Gracey – Perry Hall, MD
• Leila Guillemet – Los Angeles, CA
• Ronald Hart III – Brambleton, VA
• Elijah Hurst – Riverside, CA
• Tina Jin – Cupertino, CA
• Olivia Kaiser – Fairhope, AL
• Reva Khaire – Charlotte, NC
• Elisha Lee – Wilmette, IL
• Atticus Lin – San Francisco, CA
• Nova Macknik-Conde – Brooklyn, NY
• Sebastian Mank – Warren, ME
• Tiger Maxu – Los Angeles, CA
• Clifford McCartney – Chicago, IL
• Carolyn Miller – Bellevue, WA
• Sam Pfeil – Malvern, PA
• Nicholas Pistun – Gainesville, VA
• Max Richmond – Royal Oak, MI
• Bowen Shan – Chandler, AZ
• Lexi Shaw – Gilbert, AZ
• Vivienne Stewart – Hermosa Beach, CA
• Maxim Swinton – Bergen County, NJ
• Ethan Leonard Wadley – Lithia Springs, GA
• Anna Yang – Austin, TX

Currently, there are over 300 alumni, many of whom have graduated from college and are in the workforce, attending graduate school or participating in international service and fellowship programs. The scholarship is generously funded by the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

The application for the next class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholars will be available in the fall. 

About the Institute for Educational Advancement

The Institute for Educational Advancement (������Ƶ) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation’s gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of ������Ƶ is a commitment to the development of the whole child through engaging educational experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential. ������Ƶ seeks to connect gifted individuals through dynamic and engaging year-round programming. Additionally, ������Ƶ supports a diverse community that creates a sense of belonging and affirmation. For more information, visit www.educationaladvancement.org. 

About the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program

������Ƶ’s Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program is one of the few U.S. high school scholarship programs that is need-blind and awarded solely on the basis of merit to highly gifted seventh graders. Since its inception in 2002, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship has served over 400 students with academic and personal support, high school tuition and a lifelong network for mentorship and peer connections.

Contact

Kat Kirsch
Institute for Educational Advancement
(626) 403-8900 or kkirsch@educationaladvancement.org

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: Caroline D. Bradley Scholars Class of 2028

Pasadena, CA – 09/14/2023 – Today, the Institute for Educational Advancement (������Ƶ) announces the award recipients of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship (CDB) for the class of 2028, a four-year high school scholarship for gifted learners to attend an optimally matched high school or individualized education program to help them work toward meeting their unique intellectual and personal potential. The recipients will each receive upwards of $200,000, depending on the cost associated with the school or program they choose.  

Interested seventh grade students apply for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship and are required to complete a rigorous portfolio application process, which includes essays, middle school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a work sample. Eligible applicants must also achieve scores at the highest level on nationally normed standardized tests.  

“This year’s applicant pool was one of our most diverse as far as the students’ backgrounds, interests, geographic locations and knowledge base,” said Elizabeth Jones, President and Co-Founder of ������Ƶ. “As we celebrate our 25^th anniversary as an organization that supports bright, young minds, we are reminded of how important this scholarship is for the 27 students who will benefit from an academically advanced high school program that will meet their highly intellectual needs.” 

In June, 51 finalists were contacted by the Caroline D. Bradley selection committee for in-person interviews with the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship team. The committee is comprised of a diverse group of nationwide high school and university admissions directors, teachers and administrators, CDB alumni, community members, and business leaders.  

Over the course of the next several months, ������Ƶ staff, current CDB Scholars and CDB alumni will provide guidance and assistance to the entering class of 2028 Scholars as they begin to identify potential high school programs, complete applications, and prepare their individualized educational plans for next year’s high school entrance.  

“This year’s Caroline D. Bradley scholars are capable, highly-engaged and impressively intelligent,” said Bonnie Raskin, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program Director at ������Ƶ. “We go beyond just funding these students’ educations, we work closely with them to ensure they find the best program and we remain involved as they continue their educational journeys through high school and throughout their lives.”  

Since its inception in 2002, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation have generously funded this scholarship. It is one of the few merit-based, need-blind scholarships of its kind in the United States. To date, ������Ƶ has awarded more than 400 scholarships to gifted learners and alumni who are already making their mark on the world. Currently, there are 282 alumni, 160 of whom have graduated from college and are in the work force, attending graduate school or participating in international service and fellowship programs. 

The application for the next class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholars will be available in the fall.  

2028 Caroline D. Bradley Scholars:  

• Jason Adeyemi, Duluth, GA 
• Ori Bard, Los Angeles, CA 
• Anahit “Aeon” Bashir, Eden Prairie, MN 
• Ayaan Dhruv, Los Altos Hills, CA 
• Tess Eggeson, Indianapolis, IN 
• Elili Flore, Los Angeles, CA 
• Alesya Hathaway, Las Vegas, NV 
• Samuel Henderson, Lexington, KY 
• Una Joy Hornick, New York, NY
• Rory Hu, Cupertino, CA 
• Osagiemagbon Idehen, Staten Island, NY 
• Ethan Isakir, Flushing, NY 
• Elizabeth Kayes, Makawao, HI 
• Neha Khankari, Palo Alto, CA
• Camille Levy, Troy, MO 
• Jedidiah McClimans, Riverside, CA 
• Violet Miller, Bellevue, WA 
• Adrienne Prater, Tyrone, GA 
• Wyatt Steel, Leesburg, VA 
• Atticus Stewart, Hermosa Beach, CA 
• Faith Taylor, Hanover, NH 
• Grace Walters, Elm Grove, WI 
• Evan Weinswig, Menlo Park, CA 
• Brianna Wong, Oakland, CA 
• Channing Yang, Sugar Land, TX 
• Hannah Yang, Los Angeles, CA 
• Edward Zhang, Omaha, NE 

For more information about this scholarship or any of ������Ƶ’s other programs and services, visit  

About the Institute for Educational Advancement 

The Institute for Educational Advancement (������Ƶ) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation’s gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of ������Ƶ is a commitment to the development of the whole child through engaging educational experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential. ������Ƶ seeks to connect gifted individuals through dynamic and engaging year-round programming. Additionally, ������Ƶ supports a diverse community that creates a sense of belonging and affirmation. For more information, visit . 

About the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program 

������Ƶ’s Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program is one of the few U.S. high school scholarship programs that is need-blind and awarded solely on the basis of merit to highly gifted seventh graders. Since its inception in 2002, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship has served over 400 students with academic and social support, high school tuition and a lifelong network for mentorship and peer connections. 

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The program, which began in 2002 and is generously funded by The , is one of the few merit-based, need-blind scholarships of its kind in the U.S. Students apply for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship in the seventh grade and are required to complete an in-depth application process, which includes essays, middle school transcripts, two recommendations and a work sample. Eligible applicants must also achieve scores at or above the 97th percentile on nationally normed standardized tests and score competitively with high school seniors on the SAT Reasoning or ACT tests.

“Gifted students are far more likely to actualize their intellectual and personal potential when their learning environments match their capabilities and address their individual challenges,” said Elizabeth Jones, President of ������Ƶ. “Thanks to the generosity of the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, 28 gifted students of the Caroline D. Bradley (CDB) Scholar class of 2017 are assured a challenging and engaging learning environment to fuel their passion and support their advanced learning capacity.”

Of the 386 applicants this year, CDB’s largest-ever applicant pool, 55 Finalists were selected by three Scholarship Selection Committees comprised of a diverse group of school admissions directors, CDB alumni, university personnel and community and business leaders nationwide. Following extensive personal interviews, 28 of the Finalists were selected as recipients of the 2017 scholarship.

2017 Caroline D. Bradley Scholars:

• Audrey Acken, Mountain View, CA
• Alondra Cardenas, Montebello, CA
• Neil Chowdhury, Bellevue, WA
• Andrew Chu, Palo Alto, CA
• Graham Curtsinger, Verdigris, OK
• Jacob David, Fort Worth, TX
• Pascal Descollonges, Menlo Park, CA
• Max Ehrlich, Eagan, MN
• Rachel Faust, Bloomfield Hills, MI
• Jake Payne Grodner, Los Angeles, CA
• Leila Hardy, Lake Oswego, OR
• Diamond Head, Wauconda, IL
• Emma Hermacinski, Zionsville, IN
• Lina Huang, San Dimas, CA
• Steven Hwang, Corte Madera, CA
• Storrie Kulynych-Irvin, Annapolis, MD
• Alexander Miller, Vacaville, CA
• Maxine Park, Hanover, NH
• Alexander Popescu, Spokane, WA
• Samuel Qin, Greer, SC
• Gayatri Rajan, Mason, OH
• Minki Shin, Studio City, CA
• Josephine Stockton, Aurora, CO
• Lily Wang, Foster City, CA
• Diego West-Hedlund, San Francisco, CA
• Thisbe Wu, New York, NY
• Olivia Yang, Charlotte, NC
• William Zhu, Lincolnshire, IL

Congratulations to the 2017 Scholars! We welcome you to the ������Ƶ community.

Applications for the 2018 scholarship will be available in November 2017. To be notified when the application is available, .