An Introduction

Contents

What is Golden Key? How do I join Golden Key? Membership Benefits and Services Chapters – getting involved Questions

What is Golden Key? Golden Key International Honour Society is a nonprofit, academic honour

society which recognises and encourages academic achievement and

excellence among university students.

Founded on the 29th November 1977, Golden Key is the world’s largest

university honour society.

Golden Key has chapters in over 375+ colleges and universities in Australia,

Canada, Malaysia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

and United States.

There are currently 28 chartered universities in Australia, 2 in New Zealand,

1 in India, and 5 in Malaysia in the Asia Pacific region.

What is Golden Key? Golden Key’s primary role as an honour society is to give recognition to

high-achieving students and to establish professional and social contacts

between members.

Golden Key provides opportunities for growth through leadership, career

development, scholarships and awards, networking, community service,

internships and study abroad programs.

How do I join Golden Key? Membership into the Society is by invitation only, based solely on academic

results.

Offer of membership is extended to the top 15% of all undergraduate

students who have completed at least 12 months of full-time study or

part-time equivalent.

The top 15% of postgraduate coursework students can also be invited

based on their results from the previous academic year or semester.

Membership Benefits and Services Recognition:

Annual New Member Reception held on campus welcomes new members to the

Society.

Members receive personalised membership certificates.

Scholarships & Awards:

Over $600,000 in undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and awards

available annually.

Study Abroad, Leadership, Community Service, Alumni Achievement, PHD

Research Scholarships and Grants, Life Scholarships, undergraduate and

postgraduate scholarships across

numerous disciplines.

Left: New Members Reception at The University of Sydney’s Great Hall

Membership Benefits and Services Career Assistance:

Receive exclusive notice of employment opportunities through Golden Key’s

corporate and nonprofit partners.

Career Networking Events – meet with corporate grad recruiters.

Career Development Workshops & Seminars – CV Writing, Interview Skills,

Graduate Application Processes.

Online access to Vault’s award winning Career Library, guidebooks, articles and

online forums valued at over $1,000

Online access to Experience.com Job listings and hiring alumni/employers.

Membership Benefits and Services Postgraduate Studies Support:

Resources to support further studies – GK Graduate School Online Search Engine

Scholarship and award specific to postgraduate students

Complimentary Registration for:

QS World Grad Tour – World’s Leading Masters and PHD Fair. Meet with university

representatives from around the world.

QS World MBA Tour – connecting potential students with business school

programs around the world. Find out about $1.6million in scholarships, free

admissions test preparation courses and network with industry individuals.

GK delegates who attend QS World Tours are also eligible to apply for $5,000+

scholarships to go towards their grad studies.

Membership Benefits and Services Study Abroad and Internship Opportunities:

Golden Key provides unique study abroad opportunities in partnership with

leading academic institutions and organisations.

Partners include ProWorld Study Abroad, International Scholar Laureate Program,

The Washington Center and many more.

Membership Benefits and Services Community Service Opportunities

Opportunity to use your skills to give back

Connect with bright individuals and the community

Helping groups in need

Use leadership skills to make a difference

Membership Benefits and Services Networking

Network of almost 2million members globally

Regional & International Golden Key Networking Conferences –

Scottsdale Arizona, USA, July 15-17

Network with Academics and Honourary Members

Social Events – GK Ball, Social Drinks, BBQs, Movie Nights, etc.

Alumni Networking – Monthly drinks in the city – Join FB group “GK Alumni”

Membership Benefits and Services Leadership Opportunities:

Local, regional and international leadership positions through student-run

chapters on each campus.

Leadership Training - access to libraries, webinars, seminar series, articles and

more related to leadership development

FranklinCovey (Premier Leadership Development Provider) – discounted access to

webinar leadership workshops

Award Outstanding Leadership

Chapters – getting involved

Join your Chapter Committee Come to a committee meeting held fortnightly Volunteer to organise or lend a hand at events Attend events and network with members Go to your AGM and vote for your committee

UniSA 2010Moonlight CinemaCocktail NightMarchfestInduction CeremonyNew Member WelcomeWriting CompetitionTri-Uni Quiz NightAmazing Race

Questions?

Please email: golden.key@unisa.edu.au