2026 Top Ten Scholars announced

Boise State University is pleased to announce the selection of the 2026 Top Ten Scholars.

Presented by the Boise State Alumni Association, the Top Ten Scholar Award is one of the highest academic honors granted to an undergraduate student. To qualify for consideration, students must have at least a 3.8 grade point average and be nominated by their respective deans.

From there, nominees undergo a rigorous review process that evaluates the depth and breadth of their academic coursework, research, creative work and publications, professional presentations and service to the campus and broader community.

"Every year, I walk away from this process reminded of just how extraordinary our students are," said Shelton Woods, selection committee chair and distinguished professor of the Honors College. "This year's Top Ten Scholars are no exception. Each one has pursued their work with a depth of curiosity and commitment that is truly inspiring, and I am so proud to see them recognized as the very best of Boise State."

The 2026 Top Ten Scholars are:

• Leah Engle - School of Public Service
• Emily Grabow - School of Public Service
• Allison Hampton - College of Arts and Sciences
• Addison Hobson - College of Arts and Sciences
• Sydney Leitch - College of Arts and Sciences
• Ethan Mariner - College of Business and Economics
• Maci Ann Mattravers - College of Arts and Sciences
• Hannya Adali Ornelas - College of Health Sciences
• Megan Rubio - College of Health Sciences
• Ali Russell - College of Engineering and College of Business and Economics

Scholars will be recognized at an award ceremony from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, in the Double R Ranch room in Stueckle Sky Center.

To learn more about the Top Ten Scholars program, visit the Boise State Alumni website.

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