Scholarship Recipients

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Fifth Group of Scholars Announced

We are proud to announce Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s newest Lifelong Learning Scholarship recipients!

The 2024-2025 recipients are: 

Tyson Graduates KU

We’re excited to announce that Hayden Tyson, The Independent School, 2021, completed his undergraduate studies this summer, graduating from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Analysis with a specialty in early childhood autism intervention and a minor in psychology.
Hayden is now a doctoral student at KU in the Behavioral Science department with Dr. Pamela Neidert as his advisor. “The foundation’s help paying for graduate school is much appreciated,” he stated.
Way to go, Hayden! We look forward to calling you Dr. Tyson!

Brake Lands Job at Koch

We’re thrilled to share that Benjamin Brake, Collegiate, 2020, has recently joined Koch Industries as an International Trade Analyst in Wichita, Kansas. As part of the International Trade Capabilities (ITC) team within the Koch Legal Capability, the ITC group serves as a central resource for various Koch subsidiaries, addressing issues related to trade regulations, including import/export, sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC).

Some of his current projects include facilitating daily railcar shipments to Mexico, revamping protocols for controlled technologies (EAR, ITAR), and conducting research related to the UFLPA.

Benjamin shared, “I’m impressed by the work culture and commitment to innovation in my team and across Koch. It’s exciting to be part of a company embracing change in the 21st century while remaining grounded in shared values.”

Looking ahead, Benjamin is also applying to law schools with plans to pursue a JD starting in Fall 2025 to further specialize in international trade and investment law.