The Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars () is an international honor society that was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986. 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. It was established as a national organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters and has grown to an international organization with over 179 chapters.
Phi Beta Delta Society was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986. It was the first honor society to recognize scholarly achievement through international involvement and education. The society seeks to enhance knowledge about various cultures worldwide. It also awards scholarships to deserving students.
Phi Belta Delta was established as a national organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters.
Its publications include:
Phi Beta Delta's headquarters are at California State University, San Bernardino. Its prior headquarters was in Washington, D.C.
The Greek letters Phi Beta Delta are acronyms for the Greek words which translates to "Love of knowledge, valuing of human life; and achieving excellence". The society's motto is or the "World's Shared Knowledge".
Phi Beta Delta's symbols include the torch and an open book. Its colors are red and golden yellow. Red represents "fire, the feelings of the heart, the blood that flows through all humankind". The color gold symbolizing the sun, value, and worth.
The society's seal consists of a representation of the world, formed by latitude and longitude lines and encircled by a halo of leaves. The Greek letters are superimposd diagonally over the world.
The Phi Beta Delta shield is shaped like those from the Greco-Roman world and includes the society's insignia. The shield represents academic freedom. At the center of the shield is the society's seal. Above the seal is a torch, representing the illumination provided by education. At the base of the seal is an open book, symbolizing the sharing of knowledge. The society's mottos is at the base of the shield. The shield does not include "supporters", the traditional animals.
The society's medallion features its shield. The Phi Beta Delta flag and banner are red and the features its shield in gold; chapters can add their name to either.
Membership in the Society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement through international involvement. These individuals include:
Phi Beta Delta has chartered 206 chapters. Following is a list of chapters, with active chapters in bold and inactive chapters and institutions in italics.