Ozy Anyanwu

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Ozy Anyanwu, of Richmond, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2028 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science on an international affairs and global studies track and minors in history and Spanish.

Honors Societies

• University of Louisville Honors Program
• Academic Honors Societies 
• Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honors Society

Scholarships & Awards

• Woodford R. Porter Scholar
• Student Conference on US Affairs Student Delegate at West Point
• Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award (2025)

Campus & Extracurricular Involvement

• Student Government Association - University Diversity and Inclusion Committee Member (24-25)
• Chi Omega Women's Fraternity, Beta Gamma - Community Service Director (25) and Director of Programming (26)
• raiseRED - Dancer Relations Staff (24-25)
• Office of Admission - Cardinal Tour Guide (25-Present)
• International Service Learning Program Study Abroad to Greece
• Engage Lead Serve Board - Service Co-Coordinator (25-26)
• Student Government Association - Assistant to the Services Vice President (26-27)
• Member, Ignite The Ville Campus Ministry
• Freshman Representative, McConnell Scholars' Council

Internship/Work Experience

• Kentucky Academy of Governor's Scholars Resident Advisor at Centre College (25 & 26)

Community Service 

• Catholic Charities
• UP for Women and Children
• Miracle League of Louisville
• Kentucky Refugee Ministries
• Love the Hungry

Favorite Books

• Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
• Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

High School

Ozy is a graduate of Madison Central High School where she was president of Central in Action, Vice President of the National Honors Society, secretary of musical theatre and chorus, and served on the Madison County Superintendent Teen Task Force. She was a member of the mock trial team and the Young Democrats Committee.