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Krrisha Patel bags Richard Rawle Scholarship for health equity in US
The scholarship is intended to support students who aim to make a lasting difference in their communities.
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Pranavi Sharma - Wed, 09, Jul 2025
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Krrisha Patel. / LinkedIn
Krrisha Patel, an Indian-origin student and aspiring bioengineer from New York, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship, an annual $2,000 award presented by Check City, a financial services provider, to students with a strong commitment to community service.
Patel was recognized for her work addressing healthcare inequality, body image issues, mental health, and inclusive innovation in bioengineering and telehealth.
Her advocacy began with the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED) at Harvard, where she worked on legislation banning the sale of diet pills to minors and promoted body positivity.
Inspired by classmates struggling with eating disorders, she went on to found MetaHealth, a community group that hosts nutrition workshops aimed at fostering healthy habits and positive self-image through inclusive conversations and culturally diverse meals.
At the Institute for Healing & Justice in Medicine, Patel researched how racial and gender identities affect medical diagnoses and treatment plans. She has also contributed to public health efforts in Nigeria, focusing on diseases such as typhoid fever. During an internship at IPMD Inc., she supported the development of an emotional AI platform for telemedicine.
Currently, Patel is working on wearable sensors and inclusive medical design to improve access to equitable care.
“Krrisha embodies the spirit of this scholarship,” said the selection committee, according to a statement from the Yale School of Medicine. “Her community service efforts go beyond volunteerism—they reflect an ongoing, self-motivated commitment to making a broad impact on the world by lifting others and reshaping systems to be more inclusive and just.”
The scholarship, which honors Check City founder Richard Rawle’s legacy of service and equity, is intended to support students who aim to make a lasting difference in their communities. As the 2025 recipient, Patel will receive funds to continue her academic work in bioengineering.
She plans to pursue health innovations that prioritize diversity, equity, and accessibility.
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