CAROLINE D. BRADLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Caroline D. Bradley Scholars Program
Deadline: Currently closed. Last deadline was April 11, 2017
A Caroline D. Bradley Scholar is a young student who excels academically, displays a genuine quest for knowledge, thrives in the discovery process, is a leader among peers, and embraces the ideals of integrity, service, and honesty. CDB targets exceptionally gifted young people who seek a rigorous, diversified high school program but need assistance finding or attending the appropriate learning environment that will help them work towards and achieve their full potential. Through a highly selective, in-depth portfolio application and interview process, CDB annually identifies exceptional middle school students from across the country.
Eligibility:
Currently in 7th grade
Demonstrates exceptional academic ability and achievement
Has scored in the 97th percentile or above – or scored as “Advanced” – in one or more of the major academic areas of school-administered, nationally-normed standardized test (i.e., Stanford 9, ERB, STAR, etc.) for the past two years
Scores 20 or higher in either the Math or Reading component of the ACT or scores 500 or higher in either the Critical Reading or Math component of SAT Reasoning Test
Strives for excellence and continually seeks more rigorous academic challenges
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Exhibits creative thinking
Is extremely curious and has a thirst for knowledge
Exhibits a passion for learning
Is highly motivated
Embraces the merits of integrity and honesty
Demonstrates a high level of maturity and a strong sense of self
Seeks an accelerated, diversified high school program
Is a U.S. citizen who resides in the United States of America
