Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
286
Days
January 25 2027
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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James F. Byrnes Foundation College Scholarship

Description

The James F. Byrnes Foundation College Scholarship is available to seniors in high school who have lost one or both parents and who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree. Applicants must have a satisfactory academic record and have received their SAT/ACT score. They must also demonstrate excellence in character, ability, and enterprise to indicate that the student will make worthwhile contributions to society. The annual award is applied for each year of a four-year bachelor's degree program, for the sum of 4 years. To access the application, students must submit an email request first. Upon receipt, a link to the application will be sent directly to the student. Once the application is submitted, reference forms will be sent to the listed references for completion and return. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$5,500
Low Amount Awarded
$22,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of South Carolina

How to Apply

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Contact scholarships@jfbf.org
Tel: 803-254-9325 Address P.O. Box 6781
Columbia, SC 29260-6781