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What is Golden Key?
Golden Key is an international student organisation providing academic recognition through membership to the top 15% of university students. Golden Key is a non-profit organisation with chapters at 335 universities in seven countries around the world.
Goal
To recognise and encourage scholastic achievement in all undergraduate areas of study, to help universities maintain a high standard of education, provide economic assistance to outstanding members, to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service, and provide members with career assistance.
Society Notable Facts
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Over one million members from more than 150 countries.
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335 Golden Key chapters in Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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30 universities with Golden Key chapters in Asia Pacific
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Over US$3,000,000 awarded to students through merit based scholarship worldwide.
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Nearly AUD$500,000 awarded to students in the Asia-Pacific through merit based scholarships since 1993.
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Eight recipients of the US$10,000 Golden Key Scholar Award in the Asia-Pacific since 1993.
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Over 85,000 hours of community service documented by Golden Key chapters worldwide each year.
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"I think the reason so many students support Golden Key is because of the values it espouses - including the development of leaderships skills and using them in community service - and the very real benefits it delivers to members. In an increasingly competitive global society, recognition of academic success and career assistance on an international scale are tangible advantages for students. Golden Key membership does that and a great deal more."
Professor Di Yerbury, Vice-Chancellor - Macquarie University and Chair, Golden Key Board of Directors |
Benefits of Membership
- International Academic Recognition
- Membership is limited to top 15% of academic achievers.
- Career Assistance
- Corporate Council networking / employment opportunities
- Access to affiliated corporations and sponsors through career events.
- Scholarships and Awards Programs
- At least three undergraduate scholarships presented at each chapter annually.
- Over 18 different scholarship programs and competitions.
- Over US$600,000 in merit based scholarships each year.
- Publications
- Concepts Magazine each year
- Electronic newsletters, special offers and invitations
- Chapter based publications / newsletters
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Chapter executive committee positions
- Local initiatives / activities to develop professional skills
- Public speaking and project management experience
- Interaction with university staff, students and administrators
- Chapter Activities
- Social activities for networking with diverse students, eg BBQs, Trivia Nights
- Honorary Member events
- Careers assistance activities
- Community service opportunities
- Chapter meeting planning experience
- Conferences and Conventions
- Regional and International conventions annually for all members. | 
