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Feb. 27, 2026 – The South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Randy Bateman Memorial Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Randy Bateman, a lifelong Floridian and proud DeSoto County native who dedicated nearly 40 years to Florida Power & Light (FPL). The scholarship will support motivated, career-minded students pursuing work in the welding and skilled trade industry.Randy Bateman grew up on his family’s ranch in DeSoto County, where he remained rooted throughout his life. After graduating from DeSoto High School, he attended Santa Fe College and the University of Florida. He then began a remarkable career with FPL, starting as a helper and rising through the ranks as a skilled mechanic, certified welder, and ultimately central maintenance outage manager. Throughout his career, Bateman was known for his unwavering commitment to safety, his dedication to mentoring the next generation of skilled tradespeople, and his belief in modeling a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
In his honor and memory, the Randy Bateman Memorial Scholarship was created to carry forward his vision: to train and inspire the next generation of professionals in the power generation and skilled trade industries. The scholarship will be awarded to SFSC Welding students who demonstrate commitment to their craft, with preference given to residents of DeSoto, Highlands, and Hardee counties.
To be eligible for the Randy Bateman Memorial Scholarship, applicants must be enrolled SFSC Welding students who have successfully completed the Principles and Practices of Welding (WLZ 0100) course and passed the American Welding Society (AWS) 3G Certification, or completed the Advanced Welding (WLZ 0101) course and passed the AWS 6G Certification. Applicants must also complete the scholarship application and return it to the SFSC DeSoto Campus advisor. The number of awards will be determined by the funds available each year.
For more information about this or any scholarship at SFSC, email foundation@southflorida.edu or call 863-453-3133.
