Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Supports the High School Education of Gifted Learners
PASADENA, CA – 09/12/2025 – The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), a nonprofit dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of the nation’s gifted and advanced learners, has selected 26 winners for this year’s Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship (CDB). This national award program, founded 24 years ago, is the only merit-based, need-blind scholarship recognizing exceptional academic achievement in gifted seventh graders.
The Caroline D. Bradley Scholars, Class of 2030, receive a prestigious four-year scholarship that covers full high school tuition at an optimally matched school or through an individualized education plan. Scholars also benefit from ongoing, personalized counseling and educational advocacy provided by IEA.
Hailing from across the U.S., this year’s Scholars are dedicated community members, passionate learners and leaders among their peers. They are multi-talented musicians, math champions, poets, authors, researchers and athletes.
“Every Caroline D. Bradley Scholar was chosen because of their extraordinary intellectual curiosity, leadership, and dedication to making a difference,” said Deborah Monroe, IEA President. “From excelling academically to pursuing their passions, they embody the qualities of a Scholar—bright, driven, and deeply committed to using their talents to impact 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, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a work sample. The application for the 2031 Class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholars will be available in late fall.
Caroline D. Bradley Scholars Class of 2030
Thira Ager – San Luis Obispo, CA
Aiden An – Los Angeles, CA
Juliette Benadon – Sherman Oaks, CA
Audrey Choi – Burlingame, CA
Jason Dong – Iowa City, IA
Cameron Fullhart – Fort Wayne, IN
Sofia Grandis-Oliveira – Los Gatos, CA
Charlotte Hall – North Easton, MA
Ryan Hardy – Atlanta, GA
Santiago Hermez – Pasadena, CA
Landon Ifill – New Rochelle, NY
Charles Inglis – Hingham, MA
Simone Kadlec – Milwaukee, WI
Zenith Kwong – Pinole, CA
Ensley Lansford – Southport, CT
Pranshi Mehta – Austin, TX
Melanie Mendoza – South Gate, CA
Baxter Oates – Brooklyn, NY
Drake Prater – Tyrone, GA
James Rogers – Clayton, MO
Olivia Ryerson – Philadelphia, PA
Cori Tanner – Decatur, GA
Dyer Thompson – Carmel, IN
Emma Trejo – Cypress, TX
Sade Uzodinma – Houston, TX
Edward Fu – Sugar Land, TX
About IEA
The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation’s gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of IEA 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. IEA seeks to connect gifted individuals through dynamic and engaging year-round programming. Additionally, IEA 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
IEA’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 425 students with academic and personal support, high school tuition and a lifelong network for mentorship and peer connections. The award is generously funded by the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.
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