2025 Application Now Available

The 2025 James F. Byrnes Foundation scholarship application packet is now available for download as an Adobe electronic form (download the latest version of Adobe Reader). The application and all recommendation forms must be returned by January 25, 2025, by email to kwhite at jfbf dot org.

• 2025 Application (click here).
• 2025 Recommendation Form (click here).

Please note: Applications will not be considered if:

• The application is submitted before December 1, 2024.
• Any part of the application is missing or incomplete.
• Two reference forms are not submitted for the application.
• The application is submitted after January 25, 2025.

Please follow the detailed instructions within the packet for submitting the application as outlined. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted. If there are any concerns, please call 803-254-9325 or contact Kenya White.

Our 2024 Scholars

Pictured left to right:

• Julia Mabry Kososki, AC Flora High School, attending University of South Carolina
• Emily Elizabeth Malphrus, Patrick Henry Academy, College of Charleston
• Savannah Grace Reese, Ben Lippen High School, attending Clemson University
• Mya Grace Lewis, Strom Thurmond High School, attending USC Columbia
• Elijah Jeremiah Aiken, Liberty High School, attending Anderson University
• Emily Grace Johnson, Mayo High School for MST, attending Anderson University
• Robert “Camden” Moody, South Pointe High School, attending Clemson
• Christopher “Wyatt” Joseph, Aynor High School, attending Clemson University
• Samira Cherlize Wideman, Greenville Technical Charter High School, attending Winthrop University
• Benjamin “Carter” Hawkins, Easley High School, attending Clemson University
• Chloe Danielle Ison, Greenwood High School, attending Clemson University
• Karla Latrese Pickett, Fairfield Central High School, attending University of South Carolina Upstate
• Devin Oston Parker, R.B. Stall High School, attending The Citadel
• Alexander “Alex” M Esparza, Chapin High School, attending University of South Carolina
• Chloe Victoria Bates, Dorman High School, attending University of South Carolina Upstate

Our 2024 Graduates

Pictured left to right:

• Lila Christine Edmonds - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Politics with a minor in Sociology from the University of Virginia
• Grace Elise Miller - Education: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from USC
• Michael “Mike” Joseph McGrady - Education: Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Lynn University
• Zachary “Zach” Joseph Tuttle - Education: Bachelor Degree in Management from Clemson University
• Raelyn Ott, a 2021 scholar is graduating early - Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Belmont University
• Emily Quin Funderburk, a 2022 scholar graduating early - Education: Elementary Education from Western Governors University

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.