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Phi Beta Delta | |
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ΦΒΔ | |
Founded | February 27, 1986 California State University, Long Beach |
Type | Honor Society |
Affiliation | ACHS |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | International education |
Scope | International |
Motto | Scientia Mutua Mundi ("World's Shared Knowledge") |
Colors | Red and Golden Yellow |
Symbol | Torch and open book |
Publication | The Medallion International Research and Review |
Chapters | 206 |
Members | 10,000+ lifetime |
Headquarters | Administration Building Rooms 148 & 150 CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, California 92407 United States |
Website | www |
The Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars (ΦΒΔ) is an international honor society that was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986.[1] It was the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement through international involvement and education, to give scholarships to deserving students and to enhance knowledge about various cultures around the world.[2] It was established as a national organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters and has grown to an international organization with over 179 chapters.[3]