james f. byrnes foundation scholarships
The
James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarships are living memorials to the memory
of James Francis Byrnes and his wife, Maude Busch Byrnes, two of South
Carolina's outstanding citizens of their times.
Mail List Now Active
The Byrnes Scholars now have an email list to keep Scholars and Friends of The James F. Byrnes Foundation informed of pertinent information as it occurs.
Membership to this list serve is by subscription only. Members may send messages to the list to be forwarded to members of the list.
Messages and information that are not about the Byrnes family specifically will not be forwarded. Information including, but not limited to, jokes, political statements and opinions, and messages that contain obviously objectionable content (racial, sexual, religious, etc.) will not be allowed.
2007 Luncheon
Henri Duncan, 1979 Scholar, was one of four speakers at the 2007 luncheon. The text of her address is now posted.
2008 Applications Available
The 2008 application package is available as an Acrobat form. The application deadline is February 15, 2008.
Please note: Applications will not be considered if:
- Postmarked before January 02
- Any part is missing or incomplete, or
- Any part, including references, is postmarked after February 15th.
- Please mail the hard copy of your application; electronic applications will not be accepted.
Acrobat Reader software is availabe as a free download from the Adobe web site.
Super Weekend 2007 Photo Gallery
A slideshow of Superweekend 2007 photos from March 16-18 at Garden City Beach is now posted. All photographs are courtesy of Allen Easler, 1988 Scholar and 2005 Jake Salley Alumni Service Award recipient.
The Byrnes Scholars Site
The information concerning Byrnes Scholarships and The Byrnes Foundation is taken from materials developed by The Byrnes Foundation, especially the 1988 index to The James F. Byrnes Foundation.
The historical information on Mr. Byrnes was developed by The Byrnes Scholars under the editorial guidance of Neil Johnson and Matt Lockhart. The editors wish to thank David Damon, Rachel C. Drake, Johnna Ferguson, Dr. Sara Hollingsworth, Cal Johnson, Brad Jordan, Elaine Russell Matlock, Pam Galloway McElveen, Barbara Tartaglia, Margaret B. Walden and Charles Wall.
The Byrnes Scholars information is taken from various sources, including the organization's bylaws and various materials developed by The Byrnes Foundation.
