Florida State Tops for Emerging Scholars

Older students aren't the only ones receiving prestigious awards at The Florida State University, which is in a four-way tie for the most Emerging Scholar Awards in the United States.

Presented by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the Emerging Scholar Award is given to promising sophomore students across the country, and is designed to support young scholars and encourage them to seek knowledge and experience in their field of study. Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society, awards only 60 of the scholarships nationwide each year. Students who apply must carry at least a 3.75 grade point average to be considered.

"We at FSU are delighted that four of our students garnered Phi Kappa Phi Emerging Scholar Awards, particularly in light of the fact that there are only 60 awards granted nationwide," said Graduate School Dean Nancy Marcus, Florida State's Phi Kappa Phi chapter president. "These outstanding students are fine examples of the high caliber of undergraduate students at FSU."

The four students who will receive the prestigious award represent several disciplines across campus. Monica Moore, of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Christian Nunez, of Lutz, Fla., are both political science majors. Anushi Patel, of Longwood, Fla., is studying for a degree in biology, and Kristin Phillips, of Daytona Beach, is focusing her academic career on international affairs. All four of these bright young scholars are participants in the Honors Program at The Florida State University.