BAC Announces 2022 Canadian Bates Scholarship Recipients

Each year, the BAC Canadian Bates Scholarship program awards scholarships to graduating seniors whose parents or stepparents are BAC members in Canada. The stipends range from $2,000 to $3,000 (CN) per year, for up to four consecutive years. 

Savannah McCarthy  

Daughter of BAC Local 1 Newfoundland member Benjamin Rideout, Savannah McCarthy is studying Behavioral Neuroscience at Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Faculty of Science and hopes to work as a neuropsychologist. 

Savannah was involved in rugby, soccer, badminton, volleyball, student council, debate team, and math club during high school. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, and cars. 

When asked of the importance of the union to her family, Savannah remarked: “Unions are all about equality and fairness. They exist to make sure workers are treated fairly, receive fair wages and fair chances to get work. For my family, being part of BAC means my dad is assured equal opportunities for jobs; everyone in the union gets an equal opportunity. And when he is on a union job, all of us in the family benefit.”

Caitlyn Collins 

Daughter of BAC Local 1 Newfoundland member Randy Collins, Caitlyn Collins is studying science at Memorial University of Newfoundland and hopes to work as a sonographer. 

Caitlyn was involved in student council and canteen service during high school. Her favorite college course so far is math. She enjoys drawing, reading, and playing piano in her free time. When asked of the importance of the union to her family, Caitlyn commented, “My dad has been in the BAC for 30 years. It has provided for us with good benefits.”

Complete information and the application form for the 2023 Canadian Bates scholarship will be available here.