The three-pronged purpose of the Timken Scholarship Program for Associates’ Children is to:
- Support the pursuit of higher education and life-long learning in communities throughout the world;
- Recognize and advance achievement and innovation in the next generation of leaders; and
- Encourage the children of Timken associates to reach their dreams and career aspirations.
About the Program
The program is global, offering the children of associates around the world the opportunity to pursue their chosen field of study at any accredited university or college, domestic or abroad. A total of 38 scholarships are awarded each year, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. Eight of the scholarships are renewable for three subsequent years. Recipients are chosen based upon areas of achievement both inside and outside of the classroom, including academic standing, extracurricular participation and community involvement. Scholarship awards can be applied to the costs of tuition, university fees, books, supplies, room and board, and transportation.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Be dependent* children of regular full time, retired or deceased employees** of Timken Company who have a minimum of three years employment with the company as of the last date to apply each year.
* Dependent children are defined as biological, step- or legally adopted children living in the employee's household or primarily supported by the employee.
** Retired or deceased employees must have been employed three years at the time of retirement or death.
2. Be in the final year of high school or secondary school.
3. Plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at an accredited college or university with the intent of earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
Note that children of the Members of the Board of Directors of The Timken Company, the Executive Council or the Timken Educational Fund are ineligible.
How & When Do I Apply?
The 2012 application period for the Timken Scholarship Program is between December 15, 2011 and February 15, 2012. We have opened the application window earlier this year to allow students more time to complete the process. Award recipients will be notified by the end of April 2012.
Eligible students should apply online at www.scholarshipamerica.org/timken. Students must complete an online application and goal statement and submit their transcripts and an applicant appraisal form via mail to Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Recipients are chosen by this unbiased third-party vendor based upon criteria supplied by The Timken Company.
For questions regarding the program or student eligibility, email scholarshipprogram@timken.com. Questions regarding the application, selection process or monetary disbursements should be directed to timken@scholarshipamerica.org.