Psi Alpha, the International Honor Society for High School Psychology, is celebrating its most successful spring yet- with over 6,600 members and nearly 140 active chapters! As the only honor society dedicated exclusively to high school students passionate about psychology, Psi Alpha offers a unique opportunity for growth and recognition to all its members. Starting a Psi Alpha chapter opens the door to a wide range of academic, professional, and personal benefits. Members gain access to exclusive scholarships and awards, leadership experience opportunities, college and career preparation resources, and a plethora of psychological resources for research. Most importantly, students join a thriving international community of like-minded students who share a deep curiosity for the continuously expanding science of psychology.
Each year, Psi Alpha’s scholarships and awards are carefully reviewed and awarded in July, recognizing the hard work and dedication of its members. Multiple awards are presented to exceptional students and passionate advisors who embody the mission of Psi Alpha. The recipients of the 2024–25 scholarships and awards, and all who applied, demonstrated remarkable commitment to the science of psychology and made meaningful contributions to their schools and communities. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
- Psi Alpha Outstanding Psychology Student Scholarship: Alayna Samnani
- The Dr. Jerry Rudmann Award for Outstanding Psychology Advisory: Rachael Peterson
- Psi Alpha Chapter Service Scholarship: The Colony High School Collegiate Academy
- Psi Alpha Chapter Excellence Awards: The Colony High School Collegiate Academy, Vernon Township High School, and School of Science and Technology College Prep HS
- The Kristen Frederico Outstanding Chapter Award: James Martin High School (Rachael Peterson)
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Abigail Dunn is the executive assistant for Psi Alpha. She holds a bachelor of arts in psychology from Kent State University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in school counseling at the University of Akron. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, where she finds peace in nature.