The Bradley Trades Scholarship

Open for application on November 1st.

Michael and Diana Bradley are long-time friends and supporters of Valley Christian Schools and its families. The Bradleys have legacy high school graduates and several grandchildren currently attending Valley Christian. The Bradley Trades Scholarship was established to support the post-secondary trades goals of students graduating from VCS. Their desire is to make vocational and trade education more affordable as students begin their career journey. For VCS graduates pursuing training in the skilled trades, including welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, construction, and many other in-demand careers, the Bradleys want to help students gain the training they need without taking on excessive debt.

INTENT

The Bradley Trades Scholarship is intended as a need-based scholarship for graduating Valley Christian seniors pursuing vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or skilled trades training. Through this scholarship, the Bradley family seeks to support hardworking students who are eager to learn a trade, develop valuable skills, and build a meaningful career.

AWARD AMOUNT

Two $2,500 one-time scholarships

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Student must currently be enrolled in 12th grade at VCS.
- (As noted above, if no suitable student qualifies, the award may be given to a non-graduating VCS student.)
Student must plan to attend a trade school, vocational school, technical college, apprenticeship program, or other approved career-training program following graduation.
Applicant families must have a FACTS Grant and Aid application completed and on file for the school year the scholarship applies.
- To access this Aid application, please go to online.factsmgt.com/aid.
- Our FACTS ID# 25408 is and our District Code VCHS-AZ.
Student’s GPA/academic performance will be reviewed as part of application.
An essay is required from the student as part of the application criteria.
- Student must complete an essay (no more than 400 words) describing their career goals, interest in the skilled trades, and how this scholarship would support their vocational training plans.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Complete the form below.
The application window is from November 1st to January 31st.
The winner will be announced at senior chapel toward the end of the school year.
Scholarships will be sent to the post-high school institution directly.

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After clicking “Submit,” the page will refresh and you will see a confirmation that your application has been submitted. This will display in red text and say, “Thank you for completing the Bradley Trades Scholarship.” If you do not see this confirmation, your application may not have been submitted.