Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with a submission deadline of November 30 for annual review.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Qualifying colleges and universities in the State of Florida for scholarships

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Will Paul Bateman Scholarship, established in 1957, provides financial assistance to deserving students in Florida who lack the means for higher education. Applications are accepted year-round, with a submission deadline of November 30 for annual review. This scholarship aims to support eligible colleges and universities, ensuring that worthy students can pursue their academic goals without financial barriers.

Note: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by November 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in February.
The Will Paul Bateman Scholarship was created under the Last Will and Testament of Will Paul Batemen dated June 18, 1957.
Supports scholarship programs at colleges and universities in Florida for worthy students in need of financial assistance.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are awarded to colleges and universities in the State of Florida for the purpose of providing annual scholarships for students deemed worthy to receive a higher education and who without such financial assistance would be unable to pursue studies in a college or university. Each scholarship shall be known and designated by the college or university as “The Will Paul Bateman Scholarship.”

Eligibility

Grants are made only to qualifying colleges and universities in the State of Florida for scholarships.To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What Will Paul Bateman Trust Un actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
3
Total given
$27K
Median grant
$9,000
  • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: St Petersburg, FL; St Augustine, FL.

Example grants

  • Eckerd College · St Petersburg, FL

    Scholarship

    $9,000

  • Flagler College Inc · St Augustine, FL

    Scholarship

    $9,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Nonprofits
  • College prep

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