Karissa Nichols (’24) was awarded a fellowship by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Nichols majored in biology and obtained a double minor in chemistry and psychology. She is currently pursuing her medical education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Medicine to become a physician.
“As a member of the Phi Kappa Phi community, I’ve gained the opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals who share a dedication in making a meaningful impact in their respective areas. As a future physician, it has reinforced my commitment to lifelong learning and advancement of medicine and patient care,” she says.
The selection process for a fellowship is based on the applicant's evidence of graduate potential, undergraduate academic achievement, service and leadership experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement of educational perspective and career goals, and acceptance in an approved graduate or professional program.
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships are part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives $1.3 million each year to outstanding members and students on chapter campuses through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.
To see the complete list of 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Fellows, visit: https://www.phikappaphi.org/grants-awards/fellowship/2024-fellowship-recipients