Funding Will Support Students’ Intellectual and Personal Growth
Pasadena, CA – 09/18/2024 – The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), 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 IEA community as they continue on their educational journey,” said Deborah Monroe, President, IEA. “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 IEA. “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, IEA 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 (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 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