Benefits and Scholarships

Academic Recognition

  • Recognition by the largest and most active international honor society
  • Induction ceremony honoring new members
  • Personalized membership certificate and press release announcement
  • Graduation honors regalia, pins and charms available for purchase

Résumé

  • Strengthens your résumé and promotes distinction as a scholar and high achiever
  • Assists with graduate program applications and career placement

Scholarships

  • Over $400,000 awarded annually in member-only scholarships
  • Scholarship programs in arts, business, engineering, research, study abroad, service, leadership and more…

Career Assistance

  • Exclusive internship and employment opportunities through Golden Key's corporate partners
  • Golden Key online career center, powered by Vault.com, provides free career guides and advice, industry and company information, and job listings

Leadership Opportunities

  • Local, regional and international leadership positions
  • International and regional leadership training conferences

Community Service Opportunities

  • Chapter, regional and international community service programs
  • Partnerships with Better World Books, Teach for America, Make a Difference Day

Networking: Nationally and Internationally

  • 341 chapters in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates
  • Membership network of 1.5 million high achievers, accomplished university faculty and staff, and business leaders

Publications

  • CONCEPTS award-winning, annual magazine with articles written by members
  • Rewarding Excellence Monthly E-dition electronic newsletter with Golden Key news, updates on new membership benefits, job announcements and more

Post-graduate Benefits & Member Discounts

  • Eligibility for Golden Key scholarships including 12 $10,000 Golden Key Graduate Awards
  • Receive special Golden Key reduced rates for many products and services (e.g. college preparatory courses, hotel and travel, car insurance, career services, and more)

Golden Key Scholarships and Awards include:

Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award

Deadline: January 20
Each year, Golden Key selects 12 outstanding members to receive a Golden Key Scholar Award of $10,000, which supports post-baccalaureate study at accredited universities around the world.

GEICO Life Scholarships

Deadline: April 1
Ten $1,000 awards recognize outstanding members who achieve academic success while balancing multiple other commitments such as family and/or career.

Business Achievement Awards

Deadline: March 1
A scholarship award recognizing excellence in the study of business. A total of three scholarships will be awarded $1,000, $750 and $500.

Education Achievement Awards

Deadline: March 1
A scholarship rewarding excellence in the study of education. A total of three scholarships will be awarded $1,000, $750 and $500.

Engineering/Technology Achievement Awards

Deadline: March 1
A scholarship recognizing excellence in the study of engineering or technology. A total of three scholarships will be awarded: $1,000, $750 and $500.

Literary Achievement Awards

Deadline: April 1
These awards recognize the literary talents of Golden Key members in four categories - fiction, non-fiction, poetry and news writing. The winner in each category will receive $1,000 and will be published in CONCEPTS.

Visual and Performing Arts Achievements Award

Deadline: April 1
A $500 scholarship will be awarded for excellence in visual and performing arts for each of the following 10 categories: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, computer-generated art, mixed media, instrumental performance, vocal performance, and dance.

GK Undergraduate Research Grants

Deadlines: October 15 and April 15
A total of 10 $500 awards are presented each year (three in October, seven in April), allowing members to conduct their research or to present their research at professional conferences or symposia. Winners may also use this award to pay for non-travel related research expenses (i.e. for equipment).

GK Chapter Service Grant

Deadline: October 15
This program recognizes Golden Key chapters who conduct education-focused service initiatives. Chapters must submit a proposal to Golden Key requesting funding for programs. As many as 10 $500 grants may be awarded.

GK Community Service Award

Deadline: March 1
This program recognizes one Golden Key member for outstanding service to his/her community. $250 will be awarded to the Golden Key member and $250 will be awarded to the service organization of the winner’s choice.

Golden Key Advisor Professional Development Grant

Deadline: April 15
This $1,000 grant provides funding for one Golden Key advisor to attend a professional development or research related conference.

Student Leader Awards

Deadline: See GK website
The Regional Student Leader Awards recognize one Golden Key member in each Golden Key region for outstanding leadership. Each winner receives a $500 award and is forwarded as a candidate for the prestigious International Student Leader Award. The International Student Leader Award recognizes one exceptional Golden Key member for outstanding leadership. The award is $1, 000.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Deadlines: October 15 and April 15
Ten $1,000 awards are presented each year to assist members interested in studying abroad (three in October, seven in April).