Aspiring bioengineer recognized for body image advocacy, healthcare equity research, and inclusive tech innovation.

Check City, a nationwide financial services provider, is proud to announce Krrisha Patel as the 2025 recipient of the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship. This annual $2,000 scholarship honors students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to community service.

Krrisha, an aspiring bioengineer, has spent the last several years addressing body image, healthcare inequality, mental health, and inclusive innovation in bioengineering and telehealth.

Her journey began with Harvard’s STRIPED Initiative, where she helped combat the dangers of diet pills and promote body positivity, contributing to legislation that prohibits their sale to minors. Motivated by peers facing eating disorders, she founded MetaHealth, a community group that offers nutrition workshops promoting healthy habits and self-image through inclusive dialogue and cuisine.

At the Institute for Healing & Justice in Medicine, Krrisha researched how racial and gender identities influence medical diagnoses and treatments. She also supported public health initiatives in Nigeria, addressing diseases like typhoid fever, and interned at IPMD Inc., helping develop an emotional AI telemedicine platform. Now, she’s exploring wearable sensors and inclusive design to expand equitable care access.

The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship honors Check City’s founder, whose life was defined by a commitment to lifting others. “Krrisha embodies the spirit of this scholarship,” said the selection committee. “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.”

As the 2025 recipient, Krrisha will receive scholarship funds for her academic journey. She plans to continue studying bioengineering and lead the next generation of health innovations, prioritizing diversity, equity, and upfront accessibility.

The Rawle family and Check City firmly believe education plays a crucial role in community prosperity. This award gives deserving students the financial support to continue making a difference in their communities. Krrisha’s work is a powerful reminder that service isn’t just about giving back but moving forward together.

About Check City

Check City is a trusted financial services provider with locations across the United States. Founded on principles of community service and financial empowerment, Check City offers services like short-term lending, money transfers, and beyond. Learn more at checkcity.com.

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