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C. Bates U.S. Scholarship Program

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The C. Bates U.S. Scholarship Program offers $5,000 to children of members of the pursuing a college degree. Applicants must take the PSAT during their junior year.

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

04.15.26

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$5,000

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Children of union members
Students pursuing a college degree
High school juniors

Key highlights

$5,000 award amount
Eligibility based on union membership
Selection by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Why apply

Financial assistance for college
Recognition of academic and community achievements
Support from the union

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Confirm union membership
Ensure PSAT is taken in junior year
Check eligibility with the union

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Apr 1, 2026

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Who can apply

Children (natural or legally adopted) of members of the union
Must take the PSAT/NMSQT during junior year
Notification of semifinalist status in senior year

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Status

Open

Study levels

High school senior

Field of study

Education, Legal Professions and Law Studies

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Payout method

Paid directly to the student

Next steps

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Essay

This program is open to the children (natural or legally adopted) of members of the union.
U.S. students must take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year in high school.
Students will be notified in September of their senior year if their PSAT/NMSQT results qualify them as a semifinalist.
Union members whose children qualify must report this information to the union.
The union then sends the names of eligible candidates to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The recipient of the scholarship competition is chosen by NMSC.
Selection is based on academic achievements, records, community involvement, volunteerism, and an essay.

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Applying

Apply by April 15, 2026, through the provided link.

Award & payment

Amount: $5,000

Payout: Paid directly to the student

About the provider

Overview

The C. Bates U.S. Scholarship Program offers $5,000 to eligible children of union members pursuing higher education.

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Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

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Harry C. Bates U.S. Scholarship Program