Two Duke Students Selected for Prestigious DeJoy-Woś Scholarships

Duke University students Kaylyn Oh and Zane Holley have been selected to receive competitive DeJoy-Woś Scholarships and Fellowships. These awards provide North Carolina undergraduates with fully or partially funded access to the Fund for American Studies (TFAS) Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

Oh, an International Comparative Studies and Public Policy major, was one of just ten students to receive the full DeJoy-Woś Scholarship, which covers the cost of two academic courses at George Mason University and a summer internship with a leading D.C.-based organization.

Holley (T ’28) was awarded a partial scholarship to support his participation in the program. 

Now in its 20th year, the DeJoy-Woś Scholarship is made possible by the DeJoy-Woś Family Foundation of Greensboro, N.C., led by Louis DeJoy, former U.S. Postmaster General, and Dr. Aldona Woś, former U.S. Ambassador to Estonia. The award aims to empower North Carolina students with immersive experiences in policy, governance, and public service. TFAS participants not only intern across the capital’s political and nonprofit landscape, but also live and learn alongside students from around the world. Students engage in rigorous coursework and professional networking. Past recipients have described the experience as “transformative,” “life-changing,” and “a turning point” in their professional development.

Duke’s recipients join a cohort that includes students from UNC-Chapel Hill, Campbell University, Western Carolina University and the University of Tartu in Estonia.