Scholarship Undergraduate

James F. Byrnes Scholarship

James F. Byrnes Foundation

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Avg. Amount Awarded
218
Days
January 25 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The James F. Byrnes Scholarship will be awarded to students who must have lost one or both parents by death. Applicants must be a current senior in high school. Applicants must also have financial need and a satisfactory scholastic record. It is important that excellence in character, ability and enterprise be shown to indicate that the individual will make worthwhile contributions to society. The scholarship is renewable annually for as many as four years if the student is making satisfactory progress towards a degree. Two references are required. At least one reference must be a current guidance counselor or teacher. Relatives may not be used as references. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low 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
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of South Carolina

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact scholarships@jfbf.org
Tel: 803-254-9325 Address Post Office Box 6781
Columbia, SC 29260-6781