The James F. Byrnes Scholarship Program was established to assist young South Carolinians who had lost one or both parents to obtain a college education. In order to be eligible for the $3,500 scholarship, students must:
The annual award of $3,500 is applied each year toward a four-year bachelor's degree program. The scholarship is renewed annually contingent upon the recipient's maintenance of satisfactory academic standing, need for financial assistance, and participation in Byrnes Scholar Activities.
- have one or more parents deceased
- be a South Carolina resident and United States citizen
- plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a accredited 4-year college or university
- have a satisfactory academic record
- have received their SAT/ACT score
- demonstrated excellence in character, ability, and enterprise to indicate that the student will make worthwhile contribution to society
- have need for financial assistance in order to attend college
The annual award of $3,500 is applied each year toward a four-year bachelor's degree program. The scholarship is renewed annually contingent upon the recipient's maintenance of satisfactory academic standing, need for financial assistance, and participation in Byrnes Scholar Activities.
Click the image to obtain an application packet for the James F. Byrnes Foundation. Applications must be submitted after January 2 and postmarked by February 1st.