About Our 2025 Scholarship Winners

Alexis Morgan

Attends the University of Utah, pursuing a degree in philosophy.

“Without this scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to come to Washington, D.C. and do this internship.”

Erika Guadalupe Amaral-Pelayo

Attends the University of Idaho with a major in political science.

“I got the internship before this scholarship, and I was already ready to look into other options because I wasn’t going to be able to afford my housing.”

Lex Renkert

Is a student at Bowdoin College, majoring in molecular biology and environmental studies.

“I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do this internship — it’s super expensive living in D.C.”

Samantha Bonifas

Attends Kansas State University with a major in agricultural economics.

“Coming from rural Nebraska and working in Capitol Hill was a difficult transition, but this scholarship has been very beneficial.”

Alisha Dulaney

Attends the University of Texas - Austin with a major in public relations.

“I wasn’t sure if I was going to make it to D.C., and I’m so glad I was awarded this scholarship.”

Georgia Neill

Is a student at Mississippi State University, studying agribusiness.

“This internship is very valuable to my career, but unfortunately, it is expensive. As a financially independent college student, WCSF has provided me with an invaluable opportunity.”

Shreya Srivathsan

Attends the University of Michigan with a major in political science.

“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to be in D.C. and make the most of my internship.”

TyJanae Quite

Graduated from Louisiana State University with a major in political science.

“This scholarship allowed me to afford living in D.C. and experience the city.”

Anjali Shah

Attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in psychology and international studies.

“This scholarship was essential to me interning on Capitol Hill this summer, providing me the opportunity to learn more about policy and legislation in D.C.”

Grace Choi

Is a recent graduate from Boston University, where she obtained her degree in political science and journalism.

“Being a recent graduate, I probably would’ve had to take on another job after my 9-5 at this internship if it were not for this scholarship.”

Martha Smith

Attended the University of Idaho, where she studied political science and business economics.

“Between my full-time internship and studying for the LSAT, it would’ve required me to get an additional job. This scholarship allowed me to accomplish both.”

Chloe Young

Is a student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, majoring in Peace, War, and Defense.

“When I arrived in D.C. with my family, I saw the Capitol, the White House, and all these iconic locations that I never had the opportunity to see before. I felt very grateful for this Foundation and the award.”

Jacobi Kendel

Graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in American Studies.

“This scholarship empowered me to do this internship and explore my interests, especially since I already graduated.”

Ofelia Yeghiyan

Is a graduate from Michigan State University, earning a B.A. in political science.

“Housing in D.C. was my biggest stressor after getting the position, and this scholarship took every bit of weight off my shoulders.”