james f. byrnes foundation scholarships
The Purpose Of The Byrnes Scholars
The
Byrnes Scholars organization is made up of present and former recipients
of The James F. Byrnes Foundation
Scholarships. It is separate from, but an auxiliary to, The
Foundation.
The Byrnes Scholars was formed to:
- unify scholarship recipients
- promote the ideals of "Mom" and "Pop" Byrnes
- provide an opportunity for fellowship among scholars
- assist the Foundation as deemed appropriate
Each year The Byrnes Scholars sponsor a luncheon in Columbia, SC, on the second Saturday in June to honor the new scholarship recipients and recognize scholars graduating college. The luncheon also serves as the annual meeting for The Byrnes Scholars.
The Byrnes Scholars is financed through dues of the members. Annual dues are set at $5 for Scholars who have been graduates zero to five years, $10 for Scholars who have been graduates six to ten years and $20 for Scholars who have been graduates eleven or more years.
Dues are required only to meet necessary administrative expenses, and all funds in excess of the needs of the normal function of The Byrnes Scholars are paid to The James F. Byrnes Foundation for the continuation of the Foundation and its functions.
