Batesville Student Named Finalist In 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program

Erin Batta was named a 2020 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

(Batesville, Ind.) - A Batesville High School student has been named a finalist for a prestigious scholarship.

On Monday, Senior Erin Batta was named a National Merit Scholarship finalist.

Batta is among approximately 15,000 finalists that advanced from the semifinalist standing.

Winners will be announced starting this April. 

  • Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship® Winners - April 22, 2020
  • National Merit® $2500 Scholarship Winners - May 13, 2020
  • College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship® Winners - June 3, 2020
  • Additional College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship® Winners - July 13, 2020

All winners of Merit Scholarship® awards are chosen from the finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments—without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

For more information on the scholarship, visit the National Merit Scholarship website

 

RELATED STORIES: 

HS Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

More from Local News


Events

Dillsboro Homecoming Festival Releases Schedule of Events

The annual four-day festival runs May 13-16.

City of Batesville Announces Storefront Curb Appeal Improvement Grant

The program will provide up to $5,000 in matching funds.

RCCF Enhancing Local Environment Through Grants

Three local organizations were recent recipients.

Local Sports Report - February 24, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

VIDEO: Switz. Co. Team Manager Delivers Magical Moment on Senior Night

Luke Sullivan was surprised the day of the game that he would dress for the game.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Little Texas - What Might Have Been

Tim McGraw Humble & Kind 2:27
Rhett Akins Don't Get Me Started 2:24
LoCash Buzzin 2:21
K.T. Oslin 80s Ladies 2:17