Golden Key - University of South Australia
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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 2010
Moonlight Cinema
Cocktail Night
Marchfest
Induction Ceremony
New Member Welcome
Writing Competition
Tri-Uni Quiz Night
Amazing Race
Questions?
Please email: [email protected]