Golden Key An Introduction Contents

Golden Key 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 29 th 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: Ø Annual New Member Reception held on campus welcomes new members to the Society. Ø Members receive personalised membership certificates. § Scholarships & Awards: Ø Over $600, 000 in undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and awards available annually. Ø 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: Ø Receive exclusive notice of employment opportunities through Golden Key’s corporate and nonprofit partners. Ø Career Networking Events – meet with corporate grad recruiters. Ø Career Development Workshops & Seminars – CV Writing, Interview Skills, Graduate Application Processes. Ø Online access to Vault’s award winning Career Library, guidebooks, articles and online forums valued at over $1, 000 Ø Online access to Experience. com Job listings and hiring alumni/employers.

Membership Benefits and Services § Postgraduate Studies Support: Ø Resources to support further studies – GK Graduate School Online Search Engine Ø Scholarship and award specific to postgraduate students Ø Complimentary Registration for: Ø QS World Grad Tour – World’s Leading Masters and PHD Fair. Meet with university representatives from around the world. Ø QS World MBA Tour – connecting potential students with business school programs around the world. Find out about $1. 6 million in scholarships, free admissions test preparation courses and network with industry individuals. Ø 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: Ø Golden Key provides unique study abroad opportunities in partnership with leading academic institutions and organisations. Ø Partners include Pro. World Study Abroad, International Scholar Laureate Program, The Washington Center and many more.

Membership Benefits and Services § Community Service Opportunities Ø Opportunity to use your skills to give back Ø Connect with bright individuals and the community Ø Helping groups in need Ø Use leadership skills to make a difference

Membership Benefits and Services § Networking Ø Network of almost 2 million members globally Ø Regional & International Golden Key Networking Conferences – Scottsdale Arizona, USA, July 15 -17 Ø Network with Academics and Honourary Members Ø Social Events – GK Ball, Social Drinks, BBQs, Movie Nights, etc. Ø Alumni Networking – Monthly drinks in the city – Join FB group “GK Alumni”

Membership Benefits and Services § Leadership Opportunities: Ø Local, regional and international leadership positions through student-run chapters on each campus. Ø Leadership Training - access to libraries, webinars, seminar series, articles and more related to leadership development Ø Franklin. Covey (Premier Leadership Development Provider) – discounted access to webinar leadership workshops Ø 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

Uni. SA 2010 Moonlight Cinema Cocktail Night Marchfest Induction Ceremony New Member Welcome Writing Competition Tri-Uni Quiz Night Amazing Race

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