Top Ten Scholars
Presented by the Boise State Alumni Association, the Top Ten Scholar Award is one of the highest academic honors granted to a Boise State University undergraduate student. Each spring the recipients are recognized, along with their honored faculty, at the annual Top Ten Scholars Award Ceremony. Join us on May 8 to celebrate the 2025 Top Ten Scholars.
What Makes a Top Ten Scholar?
Qualification
To qualify for consideration, the student must have a 3.8 or higher grade point average and be nominated by their respective deans.
Meet the 2025 Honorees
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Nuha Kamal Akhtar
College of Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physics
Honored Faculty: Griff Allen, Engineering Innovation Studio Manager, College of Engineering
Boise, IdahoDegree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physics
Honored Faculty: Griff Allen, Engineering Innovation Studio Manager, College of Engineering
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Angel Casiano
School of Public Service
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Legal Studies
Honored Faculty: Lisa Growette Bostaph, Professor, Criminal Justice
Paul, IdahoDegree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Legal Studies
Honored Faculty: Lisa Growette Bostaph, Professor, Criminal Justice
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Sarah Cole
College of Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Honored Faculty: Dr. Brian Jaques, Associate Professor, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering
Meridian, IdahoDegree: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Honored Faculty: Dr. Brian Jaques, Associate Professor, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering
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Anthea Fisher
College of Business and Economics
Degree: Bachelor in Business Administration, Management (Online), Bachelor in Music, Vocal Performance, Certificate in Elementary French, Certificate in Elementary German
Honored Faculty: Dr. Christina Mancheni, Assistant Professor of Voice, Boise State Music Department
San Juan Capistrano, CADegree: Bachelor in Business Administration, Management (Online), Bachelor in Music, Vocal Performance, Certificate in Elementary French, Certificate in Elementary German
Honored Faculty: Dr. Christina Mancheni, Assistant Professor of Voice, Boise State Music Department
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Danilla Kowalczuk
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Honored Faculty: Dr. Arthur Scarritt, Professor, Department of Sociology and Co-Director, Intermountain Social Research Lab
Boise, IDDegree: Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Honored Faculty: Dr. Arthur Scarritt, Professor, Department of Sociology and Co-Director, Intermountain Social Research Lab
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Nicholas Lloyd
College of Business and Economics
Degree: Bachelor of business administration in Accountancy and Finance (dual degree) with a minor in Data Analytics
Honored Faculty: Kathy Hurley, College of Business and Economics Lecturer and faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi, Department of Accountancy
Eagle, IDDegree: Bachelor of business administration in Accountancy and Finance (dual degree) with a minor in Data Analytics
Honored Faculty: Kathy Hurley, College of Business and Economics Lecturer and faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi, Department of Accountancy
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Jonas C. Milton
College of Health Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with an emphasis in Medical and Healthcare Science
Honored Faculty: Madison Cunningham, Senior Activities Coordinator, Honors College
Boise, IdahoDegree: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with an emphasis in Medical and Healthcare Science
Honored Faculty: Madison Cunningham, Senior Activities Coordinator, Honors College
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Marco Notarainni
College of Business and Economics
Degree: Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Project Management
Honored Faculty: Spencer Danielson, Head Football Coach, Boise State Athletics
San Diego, CADegree: Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Project Management
Honored Faculty: Spencer Danielson, Head Football Coach, Boise State Athletics
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Matthias Aleksander Ryan
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with emphasies in Theatre, Creative Writing, Dance and Nonprofit Management
Honored Faculty: Dr. Taryn Birdsall, Department of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing, Lecturer in Poetry
Salt Lake City, UtahDegree: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with emphasies in Theatre, Creative Writing, Dance and Nonprofit Management
Honored Faculty: Dr. Taryn Birdsall, Department of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing, Lecturer in Poetry
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Stella Stigers
College of Education
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (P-8 Option)
Honored Faculty: Sherry Dismuke, Clinical Professor, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education for the College of Education
Boise, IdahoDegree: Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (P-8 Option)
Honored Faculty: Sherry Dismuke, Clinical Professor, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education for the College of Education