Scholarship Details

Scholarship Details

How to Apply

The application for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Class of 2031 is closed.

The next application period, for the Class of 2032 or current 7th graders, will open later this fall with an application deadline in Spring 2027. Testing information is already available below. 

This is an overview of Application Materials. All items found at the Full Application Checklist link and Application Essay Questions link are required to apply.

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Standardized test scores (if available)
  • CTD Above Level Assessment / SAT / ACT Scores
  • Essays
  • Work Samples
  • Recommendations
Download Full Application Checklist
Download Application Essay Questions
  1. Applications submitted by April 16
  2. Semifinalists announced mid-May
  3. Finalists announced late June
  4. Finalists’ interviews conducted over the summer
  5. Scholars selected and announced in September
The CDB team offers webinars and office hours to guide applicants through the process. All sessions are online and recorded.
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For questions: Scholarship@EducationalAdvancement.org

“The CDB Scholarship will figuratively stay with me forever as the skills and experiences I have gained through this program will always remain with me.”

– CDB Scholar

An update about CDB Application

Application Deadline

The Application deadline for the Class of 2031 Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship has been extended to April 23rd at 8:00 PM Pacific time! We want to ensure everyone who’s interested has enough time to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Testing Requirements

The CTD Above-Level Testing through Northwestern University dates are at full capacity.

In lieu of the CTD Above Level Testing, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship team will accept the CTD E-Tip Assessment (any SAT/ACT format) as well as the official SAT/ACT dates of 3/14/2026 (SAT), 4/11/2026 (ACT), 5/2/2026 (SAT).

If you have any questions, please reach out to the CDB team at Scholarship@EducationalAdvancement.org.