Scholarship Recipients
Foundation News
Sixth Group of Scholars Announced
We are proud to announce Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s newest Lifelong Learning Scholarship recipients!
The 2025-2026 recipients are:
Alexsis Barkus – Wichita South High
Elijah DeFore – Wichita Northeast Magnet High
Harry Ling – Wichita Collegiate School
Jana Orief – Wichita Northwest High School
Caleb Rogers – Derby High School
Jacob Timler – Classical School of Wichita
Rogers Selected for NSLI-Y Program
Caleb Rogers (Derby, 2025) has been awarded an NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth) scholarship to study Korean in South Korea this summer!
Out of thousands of high school applicants across the U.S., Caleb is one of just 440 students selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for this immersive language and cultural experience.
While abroad, he’ll live with a host family, engage with local peers, and represent American culture as a citizen ambassador, all while building critical language skills that contribute to U.S. national security and global understanding.
“I am very excited to deepen my understanding of the Korean language and culture through participation in the NSLI-Y program. I am looking forward to this opportunity to create meaningful memories during an immersive experience in South Korea!”
Grace Returns from Central Europe
Katherine Grace (Collegiate, 2023) spent three weeks this summer studying abroad in Central Europe through a course focused on energy transition and sustainability. During these immersive weeks, she traveled through Germany, Austria, France, and the Czech Republic, exploring how history, politics, and culture influence climate action and energy policy.
From touring the European Parliament in Strasbourg to visiting the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Katherine gained firsthand insight into how equity, innovation, and international cooperation shape global sustainability efforts. She observed green infrastructure in Freiburg, studied efficient public transit in Vienna, and examined post-war energy transitions in Prague.
More than just academic, this experience broadened her worldview and deepened her understanding of what it means to be a global citizen. Katherine expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Foundation for making this life-changing opportunity possible.
“This program greatly contributed to my understanding of the world around me; I was amazed at how interconnected Central Europe is. These countries tackle climate-related issues with continent-wide, cross-party support, and the success of their efforts demonstrates the power of trust. I’m grateful to the Foundation for their generosity and commitment to providing students with a global perspective.”