University of Richmond’s Will Iboshi is First UR Student to be Named a Phi Beta Kappa Service Scholar
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — Will Iboshi, a junior at the University of Richmond, has been selected by the Phi Beta Kappa Society as a Key into Public Service Scholar. Iboshi is the first UR student to receive this award, given to 20 exceptional arts and sciences students in the U.S. with a demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in local, state, and federal government.
As a PBK Service Scholar, Iboshi will receive an undergraduate scholarship and opportunities for training and mentorship in civil service at a conference in Washington, D.C.
“At Richmond, I have found a lifelong community of friends, mentors, and professors who have supported me on my journey in public service,” said Iboshi. “I am incredibly grateful to the Phi Beta Kappa Society for the personalized mentorship and training that will guide me in the years ahead.”
Iboshi is majoring in political science and global studies, with minors in Arabic and history. Among his pursuits at Richmond, he has served as a representative on the President’s Student Advisory Board and as a senator within the Richmond College Student Government Association. He studied abroad at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, focusing on international law and politics. In addition to his academic career, he has also sung with Schola Cantorum, the University's chamber choir.
“This award is a testament to the transformative and first-rate liberal arts and sciences education I have received at the University of Richmond. I have gained a strong academic foundation in politics and government, which I have applied in the real world through hands-on experiences in public service,” he said.
The PBK Service Award is the latest of Iboshi’s achievements. He is also a Richmond Scholar, received a Burhans Civic Fellowship to intern at the Oregon Department of Justice, and was a finalist for the highly competitive Truman Scholarship in 2025.
After graduation, Iboshi plans to pursue a course of study to become an international human rights lawyer.
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