The Byrnes Scholars
United By Loss, Bound By Love
Scholarships Awarded
Since 1949 the James F. Byrnes Foundation has awarded 1,253 scholarships for more than $7M total.
In Memory Of Mom And Pop Byrnes
The Byrnes Foundation Scholarships are living memorials to James Francis Byrnes and his wife, Maude Busch Byrnes.
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Save The Date
- Super Weekend – March 20-22, 2026
- Scholars Annual Luncheon – June 13, 2026
BYRNES SCHOLARS Mission
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, and assist the Foundation as deemed appropriate.
Byrnes FOUNDATION Mission
The purpose of the James F. Byrnes Foundation is to assist students with the financing of a college education. In order to qualify as a candidate for a Byrnes Foundation Scholarship, however, the student must have lost either one or both parents and be a resident of South Carolina.
Scholarship Applications
The application process for 2025 is closed. Scholarship announcements will be posted to the website in early June. The application for 2026 will be available December 2025. Please check back then.
More than money
Personal Involvement
Annual Luncheon
The Byrnes Scholars Annual Awards Luncheon is held in Columbia, SC, the second Saturday of every June. The highlights of the luncheon include introducing the new Byrnes Scholars to “the family” and honoring the graduating seniors.
Super Weekend
Say “Super Weekend” and Byrnes Scholars know it is the third Friday weekend in March and it is time to head for Garden City Beach, SC, where FUN, FOOD, and FELLOWSHIP are the key ingredients for what has been described as: “fantastic,” “unforgettable” and “the best time of my life!!” by scholars.
Fall Dinners
The fall dinners provide small group settings that give the students the opportunity to get to know each other. They are usually held in September and October in Charleston, Clemson, Columbia, Conway, Greenville, and Rock Hill.
Donations, Dues, Gifts, Event Registrations
Make donations to the Foundation, pay Scholars dues, make In Honorarium and In Memoriam gifts to the Foundation, and pay registration fees for the Annual Scholars and Super Weekend events. The Donate button will take you to the PayPal site where you can use your credit card or PayPal account to make a secure, one-time donation or set up a monthly recurring donation.
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Byrnes News & Info
Becky Roach – I’ll Give You Something To Photograph
“I was trying to snap a photo of Mom and Pop Byrnes, and he said, ‘I’ll give you something to…
2008 Luncheon Keynote
Byrnes Room At Cooper Library, Clemson U. Following is the text of 2004 Scholar Tyler Gailey’s address at the…
2007 Luncheon Keynote
The Qualities It Takes Following is the text of 1979 Scholar Henri Duncan’s address at the Byrnes Foundation…
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Maude’s Angels
Maude’s Angels is a network of former Scholars who are on an email distribution list to receive information concerning a need for an item or service that a current Scholar or even an Alumnus may have. It is family helping family.
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Please take a few moments out of your busy schedule to update our records. Have there been any changes in your life during the past year or two – new spouse, child, job, etc.? Are you involved in activities outside of work – family, community, church, etc.?
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