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?
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Golden Key International Honour Society is a nonprofit, academic honour
society which recognises and encourages academic achievement and
excellence among university students.
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Founded on the 29th November 1977, Golden Key is the world’s largest
university honour society.
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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.
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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
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Recognition:
 Annual New Member Reception held on campus welcomes new members to the
Society.
 Members receive personalised membership certificates.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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