Applicant Info
Congratulations!
You have been nominated to be an applicant for a Lifetime Learning Scholarship from a Wichita-based charity, the Timothy P. O’Shaughnessy Foundation. The leaders at your school felt you were most deserving of this unique opportunity and submitted your name. Therefore, we invite you to apply, as we’re excited to learn more about you!
Every other year, our foundation hosts a Memorial Golf Tournament. This video was shown at our 2023 tournament, featuring some of Timothy’s family members as it highlights some of our scholars activities.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFO:
DEADLINE DATES: All documents must be submitted online and received by our office no later than the deadlines stated below, or the application will be considered incomplete and ineligible for review.
Letters of Recommendation: Nov 20th
Online application and supporting documents:
NOON, Saturday, Nov 30th
TRANSCRIPTS: Your high school counselor submitted your transcript with your nomination. No other transcripts are necessary. If you have taken classes for dual credit, please note in your resume.
We're not your typical scholarship!
Our innovative scholarships may be used at any college, learning institution, or provider of adult education and have a maximum award of $100,000 (over ten years). Please visit our website to learn more about our scholarship specifics. Then, review the information below to get a head start on what you’ll need to do to apply. You may wish to download a printable planner version of our application before applying online.
STEPS TO APPLY
1. Set up your online account through our Student Portal
This is your ‘home base’ where you can save your work in progress and return as many times as necessary to complete your online application, upload documents and submit your application. (Click here to get started!)
2. Get it together!
Gather your documents and upload them whenever you’re signed into your personal account.
– Resume (.pdf)
– Personal Statement – 3 pages or 3 minutes max (.pdf or youtube link)
– Photograph (.jpeg or .jpg)
– Character & Fitness Addendum (if necessary)
3. Make some calls
Who will say good things about you? You’ll need to get two people to submit letters of recommendation on your behalf. Share the link below for them to upload their letters directly to us.
timoshfoundation.org/submit-lor/