In Memory Of Mom And Pop Byrnes

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.

Three Honorary Scholars Named

Aïda Rogers, Lucretia "Miss Lucy" Owens, and Dennis McElveen were named Honorary Byrnes Scholars at the 2011 annual luncheon.

2011 Jake Salley Award

Pam Galloway McElveen, 1984 Scholar and Byrnes Foundation Vice-Chairperson, received the 2011 Jake Salley Award.

2012 Application Packet Now Available

The 2012 application packet is now available for download as an Adobe Reader electronic form (download the latest version of Adobe Reader). The deadline for the 2012 completed application packet is February 15, 2012.

Please note: Applications will not be considered if:

  • Postmarked before January 2, 2012
  • Any part is missing or incomplete
  • The SAT / ACT score is not included or
  • Any part, including references, is postmarked after February 15, 2012.

Please follow the detailed instructions for submitting the application as outlined in the packet.  Mail the hard copy of your application before the deadline, electronic applications will not be accepted

2011 Byrnes Scholars Named

The 2011 class of James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholars.The James F. Byrnes Foundation recognized its 2011 scholars at its 48th annual luncheon June 11, 2011, in Columbia. The 63rd class of Byrnes Scholars (and the high school each attended) are, pictured left to right: Parker Adkins, Lexington; Stevie Lynn Cox, Lake View; Helen Holstein, Batesburg-Leesville; Sala Dang, Socastee; Julia Reel, Strom Thurmond; Hannah Hunter, St. James; Benjamin "Ben" Smick, Ridge View; and Angel Spigner, Orangeburg-Wilkinson.

2011 Graduating Scholars

The 2011 graduating class of James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholars.The James F. Byrnes Foundation recognized its 2011 graduating scholars at its 48th annual luncheon June 11, 2011, in Columbia. The grduating scholars, from the 2007 scholars class (and the hometown of each), are, pictured left to right: Taylor Edward Butler, Charleston; Lauren Gabrielle Flynn, Williamston; Cierra Dushone Gilliam, Greenville; Zachary Michael Miller, Galivants Ferry; Brittany Erica Parkhurst Inman; and Lacreisha Dayshana Williams, Columbia. Not pictured: Courtney Rebecca Smith, Cope.

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.

2012 Application Packet Now Available

The 2012 application packet is now available for download as an Adobe Reader electronic form (download the latest version of Adobe Reader). The deadline for the 2012 completed application packet is February 15, 2012.

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