January

College Board Opportunity Scholarships!
Don't miss out on a $500.00 Scholarship

Class of 2026: Complete these 6 college planning steps for 6 separate chances at $500. When you finish all 6, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all.

Click on the link below for more details:
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM566370-&rid=47707920

Silver Pen Writing Award

Deadline: January 4, 2026-Amount of scholarship $2500.00

Looking for ways to make extra money for your next chapter? The Silver Pen Writing Competition is one of those ways! The award is hosted through Brightwater. 

To Apply, you must write a 1000 word essay on this assigned topic:

Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? 

For more information & to apply online, visit: Silverpen-Slc.com 

Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. WIRE Scholarship
Deadline: January 9, 2026- Amount of scholarship $1,500

Eligibility: Open to high school graduating students living in a home served by Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc. and who are planning to attend Coastal Carolina University or Horry-Georgetown Technical College. There are multiple pages to the online form. The first page outlines the criteria for the scholarship program.

Questions?
Contact Susan Brown at (843) 369-6323 or email susan.brown@horryelectric.com.

https://www.horryelectric.com/wire-scholarship-form/

Daniel B. Shelley, III Future Accountants Scholarship

Deadline: January 9, 2025-Amount of scholarship $1,500

High school graduates looking to earn a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business can apply for financial assistance through The Daniel B. Shelley, III Future Accountants Scholarship. The scholarship was named in honor of Daniel “Danny” B. Shelley, who served as Horry Electric Cooperative’s Executive Vice President and CEO from 2019 – 2025.  

Applicants must be an active member of Horry Electric or dependent of an active member. The applicant must also live in the home with the member. 

Click to apply: https://horryelectric.com/community-and-news/wire/#accountants

Profile In Courage High School Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2026-Amount of scholarship $10,000

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.

Contest Topic
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.

Since originality is one of the criteria for judging, we strongly encourage students to profile an official in their town, state or region, or a leader who has addressed an issue of great concern to them. We advise students to avoid selecting a common essay subject.

Eligibility
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.

Requirements

• The contest deadline is January 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST).

• Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.

• Essays must be the original work of the student.

• Essays must have a minimum of five sources.

HOW TO APPLY:
GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Essay Contest
Deadline January 12, 2026-Amount of scholarship varies

Topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level. • Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count. • Essays must be the original work of the student.

Click the link below to submit essay and for more information
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 12, 2026-Amount of scholarship $1,500 (20)

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient's choice.

Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors in the United States, where that state has an active JCI Senate program. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.

Go to Scholarship Application
https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2026 Amount of Scholarship-Varies

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale 

2. Must be a resident of South Carolina

3. Have a competitive or recreational interest in golf

4. Must demonstrate financial need

5. Must demonstrate community involvement through service/volunteer work

Please submit your application online using the link below.
https://www.scholarshipprograms.org/golf

Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2026-Amount of scholarship $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years)

Recognizing a lack of diversity in the chemical industry workforce, in 2020, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours and HBCU Week Foundation partnered to establish the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI). FOSSI is a national program which provides $40,000 scholarships to students pursuing preferred* STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Eligible applicants must:
• Complete or have completed high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) and be entering their freshman year of college
• Pursue a preferred*, FOSSI-approved STEM major
• Have an interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other related chemical-industry fields
• Attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States

Click on the link below for additional information and application

https://futureofstemscholars.org/fossi

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2026-Amount of scholarship $5,000

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2023 who are planning careers in government service. Scholarship applicants must be citizens of the United States. The Trustees and Members of the Foundation, mindful of the significance of the important event in our nation’s history that occurred at Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, believe that if our country is to continue to progress, we must have thoroughly trained, dedicated young people to carry on our government’s work in future years.

Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information of the applicant’s choice as described in the Official Rules.

We award a variety of scholarships every year. Each scholarship will be paid, as long as the student meets the requirements of the college chosen. Students planning to attend one of the Military Academies or who have been awarded full four-year tuition scholarships will be eligible for an award.

We invite you to explore our website, which contains all of the information candidates should require to prepare and submit an application, including:

The program’s Official Rules, requirements, and procedures:
A complete, downloadable version of the program information published on this site.

Thank you for your interest in our National Scholarship Competition. To be considered for this year’s program, applications must be POSTMARKED no later than January 15, 2026. We highly recommend all applicants send their applications Priority Mail, if at all possible. Last year a number of applications took many weeks to arrive.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Eligibility

Competition is open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.

HOW TO APPLY:
GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Army ROTC Scholarship
Deadline: January 19, 2026-Amount of scholarship $200,000 (1000)

Scholarships and other monetary support are available when you join Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), which allow you to focus on your education by relieving some of the financial pressure. You'll graduate with a respected and secure career path as an Army Officer, and with less debt for the school years your scholarship covers. You’re eligible to apply for a ROTC scholarship—which could get you up to 100% tuition coverage—if you’re a high school student enrolling in college, enrolled in college, or an active-duty enlisted Soldier.

ROTC scholarship can cover either tuition and fees, or room and board, and each comes with money for living and books

TUITION AND FEES ARE COVERED, ON TOP OF MONTHLY ALLOWANCES

• The scholarships can be applied to any of the more than 1,000 participating schools

• Your achievements and grades determine if you’ll be awarded a scholarship, not your financial need

ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR EXPENSES AND BOOKS

• All scholarships include an extra $420 per month for the school year to use toward monthly expenses, like housing

• All scholarships also allow $1,200 per year to spend toward books.

YOUR OBLIGATION
Your acceptance of the scholarship means a future service obligation of:

• Eight years of Army service, with requirements for active duty in the Army, and/or serving in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard, depending on the scholarship

• You may be eligible to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career immediately after graduation

HOW TO APPLY
Get started on your scholarship application:

1. Create an account on My GoArmy

2. Upon creating an account, login to the Scholarship Application

3. Locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend—most of them have served before and understand the process you’re going through

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
To be accepted for any ROTC Scholarship, you must meet these standards:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be at least 17, and under 31 in year of commissioning

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50, unweighted if you're in high school while applying

• Have taken the SAT or ACT

• Take the current Army physical fitness test

• Meet the physical weight and height requirements

• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard

APPLY WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

After you complete your junior year of high school, you can get a head start on your future by applying for the ROTC National Scholarship (a four-year scholarship), at a participating school.

APPLY WHILE IN COLLEGE

If you decide to join Army ROTC as a current college student, you’ll have access to Four-Year, Three-Year, or Two-Year Scholarships. Four-Year scholarships are most commonly applicable to current students who are on a five-year college plan, while Two-Year Scholarships are more common for those who attend certain participating two-year community colleges before transferring to a four-year university.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2026-Amount of scholarship $7,500

Funding for these scholarships is provided by endowments from the National Eagle Scout Association, as well as the Hansen & Mary Hall Scholarship Fund, the Lester S. McElwain Eagle Scholarship Endowment, and the Robert and Rebecca Palmer Eagle Scout Scholarship Endowment.

Scholarships are awarded to Eagle Scouts who have shown active participation in school, Scouting activities, and community service, and who demonstrate they understand the fundamentals of service to community, service to Scouting and their character. They should also demonstrate that, if they have a financial need, what distinguishes their financial need from others.

Eligibility

A) Eagle Scouts may apply for NESA scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school through their junior year in college.

B) Recipients may receive a NESA scholarship one time only.

C) NESA scholarships are available to Eagle Scouts attending four-year colleges or universities, vocational trade schools, and other approved programs.

D) NESA scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

E) NESA scholarships are not available to graduate students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree.

Award Condition

A) Awardee must be an active member of the National Eagle Scout Association for each award period.

B) Awardee will register, maintain, and provide NESA with proof of full-time status at his or her selected college/university during the life of the scholarship. Work co-op programs are not an acceptable means of meeting full-time-student status.

C) All funds will be paid directly to the awardee’s selected college/university for tuition, room, board, and books during the life of the scholarship, which is four consecutive years.

D) Awardees must attend a four-year college/university that is accredited by recognized accreditation agencies and that offers at least a bachelor’s degree upon completion of the course of study offered.

E) NESA will submit payment to the selected college/university upon receipt of an itemized bill and college transcript verifying the awardee’s full-time status. The scholarship is paid either in semester installments for the larger Cooke.

F) Scholarship awards, or as one-time payments at the discretion of NESA.

G) Awardee must maintain a GPA that places you in the upper third of your class.

H) Awardee must use scholarship in the academic year awarded. Scholarships may not be deferred.

HOW TO APPLY:

GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2026-Amount of scholarship Varies

Applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a DAR member may be used as a reference or may assist you with your application. If you are awarded a DAR scholarship, you will receive an email from the National DAR Scholarship Chairman at the email address you provided in your application by May 15th of the year your application was submitted. Only applicants selected to receive a DAR Scholarship will be notified. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the system at any time.

Applications available at dargoodcitizennvc@nsdar.org 

As you prepare to begin your online scholarship application offered by DAR, please have the following documents and information ready to enter and/or upload to our system. All submitted information should be typed or computer generated. Please note, once a document is uploaded to your application, it cannot be deleted or changed.

• A personal statement of 1,000 words or less setting forth your career objectives.

• A recent copy of your high school transcript (must indicate class rank, size) and/or college and graduate school transcripts, as applicable. Your major must be indicated on your most recent transcript where a specific major is required. Home schooled students must include transcripts for grade nine through current year. If selected as a scholarship recipient and official copy mailed/emailed to DAR will be required. ,

• Information required by specific scholarships such as financial need information, a letter of acceptance into a special program or a transcript stating you are in a special program like nursing or medicine, proof of tribal membership if an American Indian, or special test scores if in a graduate program (such as MCAT or LSAT).

• Proof of United States citizenship; please photocopy one of the following documents: a birth certificate, naturalization papers, or the information page of your United States Passport. Cover all photographs. If listed, please blackout social security numbers.

• A ONE-PAGE document or listing of your extra-curricular activities, honors received, and scholastic achievements. The information to be uploaded should not exceed one-side of a 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch piece of paper.

You will also be asked to provide contact information for at least two people, but not more than four who can serve as a reference for you. Please note, a relative may not serve as a reference.
*These individuals may include but are not limited to the following: a teacher, counselor, instructor, professor, coach, mentor, spiritual leader, administrator, co-worker, or supervisor.
*Individuals providing references should be able to convey your ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential, and volunteer activities.
*Your references will receive an email request from Academic Works to complete a four-question, online reference form on your behalf.
*Please note, pre-written letters of recommendation are not accepted and cannot be uploaded into your application.

Do not wait until last the minute to complete your application. All information must be submitted by the January 31st deadline by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). No exceptions.

All applicants will receive an email notification generated from DAR Academic Works by the second week of May of the year their application was submitted whether selected as a scholarship recipient or not. The notification of congratulations or regrets will be emailed to the student’s email address of record that was submitted in their scholarship application profile.

Various Scholarships

Alice W. Rooke
Award Amount: $5,000
A one-time only $5,000 scholarship awarded to one student enrolled or accepted into an accredited medical or osteopathic school, college, or...

American Indians
Award Amount: $4,000
A one-time $4,000 scholarship is awarded to Native American college and technical students of any age, any tribe and in any state who have...

Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law
Award Amount: $2,000
The Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship awarded to a student who is either enrolled in or...

Caroline E. Holt Nursing
Award Amount: $2,500
A one-time $2,500 award is given to three students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited...

DAR Centennial
Award Amount: $2,500
The DAR Centennial Scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation at...

Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger  American History
Award Amount: $2,000
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to one graduating high school student who will pursue an...

Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical
Award Amount: $5,000
A preferred amount $5,000 scholarship awarded to one student who has been accepted into or enrolled in an approved, accredited medical school,...

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education
Award Amount: $1,500
A one-time award in the preferred amount of up to $1,500 for a student twenty-five (25) years of age or older. The award is given to a student...

Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
A one-time award in the preferred amount of up to $1,500 for a student twenty-five (25) years of age or older. The award is given to a student...

Enid Hall Griswold Memorial
Award Amount: $5,000
A one-time scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded for up to two deserving college juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited college or...

Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian
Award Amount: Varies
This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a two- or four-year college...

Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial
Award Amount: $5,000
A $5,000 awarded to two students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study...

Leslie Andree Hanna Medical
Award Amount: $5,000
A one-time preferred amount of $5,000 to a deserving female student who is attending medical or osteopathic school. The selection process is based...

Lillian and Arthur Dunn
Award Amount: $2,500
The Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship awarded for up to four years to two deserving sons or daughters (child or...

Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing
Award Amount: $2,500
A one-time award of $2,500, is awarded to two students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be a DAR...

Margaret Howard Hamilton
Award Amount: $1,000
The Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones...

Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA
Award Amount: $2,500
A one-time preferred amount up to $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school full-time in an accredited college or university and...

Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd
Award Amount: $3,000
A one-time only, preferred amount award of $3,000 for up to two students with a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA scale...

Mildred Nutting Nursing
Award Amount: $2,000
A one-time $2,000 scholarship for up to two students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an...

Nellie Love Butcher Music
Award Amount: $5,000
The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount of up to $5,000 which shall be given annually to a male or female music...

Occupational/Physical Therapy
Award Amount: $2,000
The Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship, is a one-time scholarship in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to two students who are in financial...

Richard and Elizabeth Dean
Award Amount: $5,000
The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship awards two scholarships in the preferred amount of $5,000 each year for up to four consecutive years to...

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas ENGLISH Utz
Award Amount: $4,000
A scholarship in the amount of $4,000 each year for four consecutive years to a student majoring in the subject of English. Selection is based on...

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas SCIENCE Utz
Award Amount: $4,000
A scholarship in the amount of $4,000 each year for four consecutive years to a student who is majoring in Science. Selection is based on academic...

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Mathematics
Award Amount: $4,000
A scholarship in the amount of $4,000 each year for four consecutive years to a student who is majoring in Math. Selection is based on academic...

The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History
Award Amount: $2,000
A one-time $2,000 scholarship awarded to two graduating high school seniors that have demonstrated advanced interest in history and are planning to...

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture
Award Amount: Varies
The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale who will be entering...

William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry
Award Amount: $2,000
The William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school...

Harry Hampton Fund Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
Deadline: January 31, 2026- Amount of scholarship-Varies

1. Harry Hampton Scholarship for students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.

Four (4) years: $5,000 per year.

2. Wallace F. Pate Scholarship for students in the natural resources disciplines of wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine or environmental science.

One (1) year: $2,500

        Natural resource students may apply for the Hampton and Pate scholarships together on one application, but are eligible to be awarded only one. 

        Agriculture, general biology, pre-medical biology and veterinary science are NOT eligible curricula for these scholarships.

3. David M. Kline Scholarship for students who wish to further their education in law enforcement/ criminal justice/ forensic science.  Pre-medical curricula on a path to forensic medicine do NOT qualify for this scholarship.

One (1) year: $2,000

4. James O. Thomason Scholarship for students who wish to further their education in print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations or mass communications.  This scholarship requires the student to submit a topical essay (see criteria and application).

Four (4) years: $2,000 per year

Each application must be accompanied by high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and essays.

Please use the link below to apply

https://hamptonwildlifefund.org/scholarships/

• The Harry Hampton and Pate scholarships are combined on one application.

• The David M. Cline and the James O. Thomason scholarships have separate application forms.

In addition to online, applications are also available via email at jim.goller@hamptonwildlifefund.org, by writing to the address below or by phone at 803-600-1570

Hampton Fund Scholarships

P.O. Box 2641

Columbia, SC 29202

Applications post marked after January 31, 2026 will be disqualified

EXPIRED

Mensa US Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2025-Amount of scholarship $2,500

There are two requirements for applicants:
1) Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.
2) Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals.

Local judging
American Mensa's local chapters assemble judging teams of at least three members to review the applications. The essays are judged on content and also grammar, organization and craftsmanship. The Local Scholarship Chair refers the best local essays to the Regional Scholarship Chair for review.
Regional judging
At the regional level, the process is repeated. The regional chair arranges for all of the essays referred from local chapters to be judged a second time. Regional judges rank the local winners and nominate the best essays for regional and national awards. These essays are then forwarded to the National Scholarship Chairs.
National judging
Finally, the National Scholarship Chairs conduct additional rounds of judging to select the regional and national winners. Each applicant can receive only one Mensa Foundation scholarship per year; therefore, the winners are chosen beginning at the highest dollar amounts. The next highest scores receive awards of the next lower amounts, and so on until all the winners are chosen based on the judges' scores.
The final list of scholarship winners is presented to the Mensa Foundation Board of Trustees, who certify the winners. Winners are notified by mail and given instructions for claiming their award. They are required to submit proof of registration in a degree program during the following academic year as well as proof of U.S. citizenship. After the verification is received, the checks are written and students receive the funds to help them pursue their education.

Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program application rules and guidelines
Emphasis in judging will be placed on a goal statement that includes specific information on experience or steps taken toward the goal, persuasiveness (e.g., how your past achievements/experiences and your future planning increase the probability of reaching your goal), why you think that you will succeed, and also grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

A) Only one application is allowed per student in this scholarship competition.

B) Applicants must intend to enroll in an accredited educational institution for the next academic year.

C) Applicants must complete all required information on the entry form.

D) Essays must be the applicants' original work and no more than 550 words in length.

E) Essays must be entered via cut/paste on our scholarship application form on this website. Essays will be truncated to the limit specified.

F) Essay submissions are stored and reviewed as "plain text" without additional markup. Please make note of this when crafting your essay.

G) Applicants' names, addresses, and other identifying information must not be included in their essays.

H) By submitting the form electronically via our website, applicants provide their digital signature certifying that their information and essays are their own work and that they have read these rules and guidelines.

I) Applications must be submitted online on or before 11:59 p.m., Central or 5:59, GMT, on Jan. 15.

J) Application judging is done anonymously. The judges do not know who has entered the competition. If, by chance, you know a scholarship judge, do not contact that individual regarding the competition or your application may be disqualified.

HOW TO APPLY:
GO TO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

James F. Byrnes Scholarship
Deadline: January 25, 2025-Amount of scholarship $5,000 per year for 4 years

The 2024 application is on our website www.byrnesscholars.org with full details of the eligibility and how to submit the application. Deadline to submit the application packet is January 25, 2025

Please read the entire application packet carefully so that you understand both the qualifications and responsibilities associated with this scholarship.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the James F. Byrnes Foundation Scholarship, a student must meet the following qualifications:

• have one or both parents deceased

• be a United States citizen and a South Carolina resident

• have need of financial assistance to attend college

• be a current senior in high school

• have a satisfactory academic record

• plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university

If there are any concerns, please contact Foundation Secretary Kenya White or call 803-254-9325.