Academic Honour
RECOGNITION
Once you have joined Golden Key, you are always a member. You will be recognized for your scholastic achievement by the presentation of a personalized certificate at your chapter's reception. Your guests are cordially invited, and top university administrators, faculty and community leaders also are invited to attend.
- Top 15% of All Juniors and Seniors
- More than 260 Chapters in the United States, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates
- Reception Honoring New Members
- Certificate of Membership
- Pins, Charms, Medallions and Honor Cords Available
- Two Undergraduate Awards
- Ten $10,000 Golden Key Scholar Awards
Art International (dates)
- Art International recognizes members talented in the visual arts. The program includes categories for painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, applied art, printmaking, mixed media, and computer-generated art/graphic design/illustration.
- One winner in each category will receive $1,000.
Business Achievement Awards ()
- The Business Achievement Awards is a business plan competition that recognizes excellence in the study of business.
- One winner will receive $1,000. A second-place winner will receive $750, and a third-place winner will receive $500.
Class Nobel Earth Ethics Award (date)
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- One prize of $1,000 is awarded each year to a student who exhibits exemplary dedication to environmental awareness and responsibility.
- The winning earh ethics essay is published in CONCEPTS magazine.
Education Achievement Awards (date)
- The Education Achievement Awards is a case study competition that recognizes excellence in the study of education at all levels.
- One winner will receive $1,000. A second-place winner will receive $750, and a third-place winner will receive $500.
Engineering Achievement Awards (date)
- The Engineering Achievement Awards recognize excellence in the study of engineering. A different specialty will be recognized each year.
- One winner will receive $1,000. A second-place winner will receive $750, and a third-place winner will receive $500.
Excellence in Speech and Debate Awards (date)
- These awards recognizetalented members for their oratory skills. The competition is open to members in any discipline.
- One winner will receive $1,000, and one runner-up will will receive $500. Both finalists will have the opportunity to attend the Golden Key International Convention for a public debate to determint the winner.
Ford Motor Company/Golden Key Undergraduate Scholarships
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- Two scholarships are awarded at each university's induction based on academic achievement, campus leadership, and community service.
- The amount varies by university, but more than $300,000 is awarded annually, and the minimum scholarship is $500.
- The deadline is the same as the chapter's new membership deadline.
GEICO Adult Scholar Awards (date)
- The GEICO Adul Scholar Awards recognize outstanding members over the age of 25 who achieve academic excellence while balancing multiple additional commitments such as family and/or career.
- Ten $1,000 awards will be presented.
Golden Key Research Travel Grants (date)
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- These travel grants allow members to present their research at professional comferences or student research symposia.
- Ten $500 awards will be granted each year.
Golden Key Scholar Award (date)
- These scholarships support members' graduate study at accredited universities anywhere in the world.
- Twelve $10,000 scholarships are awrded based on academic achievement, Golden Key involvement and extracurricular activities.
Golden Key Service Award (date)
- This program recognizes one individual for outstanding service to the community.
- The total prize is $1,000: $500 to the member, $250 to the chapter, and $250 to the charity of the recipient's choice.
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarships (date)
- These scholarships assist members who wish to study abroad. The study abroad program must count as credit toward the applicant's degree.
- Ten $2,000 awards will be presented.
International Student Leader Award (date)
- This award recognizes one member for dedication to Golden Key, as well as for campus leadership, community service, and academic achievement.
- The winner of the International Student Leader Award will receive $1,000.
Information Systems Achievement Awards (date)
- The Information Systems Achievement Awards is a case study competition that recognizes excellence in the study of computer science.
- One winner will receive $1,000. A second place winner will receive $750, and a third place winner will receive $500.
Literary Achievement Awards (date)
- This award recognizes the literary talents of Golden Key members in four catergoriesùfiction, non-fiction, poetry, and news/feature writing.
- One winner in each category will receive $1,000 and will be published CONCEPTS, the Society's award-winning annual magazine.
Performing Arts Showcase (date)
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- The Performing Arts Showcase recognizes members gifted in dance, drama, instrumental performance, filmmaking, musical composition, and vocal performance.
- One winner in each of the six categories will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to perform at the Golden Key International Convention.
Student Scholastic Showcase (date)
- The Student Scholastic Showcase recognizes members for outstanding undergraduate research in any discipline, from anthropology to zoology.
- Four winniers will receive $1,000 each and will present their research to more 1,000 delegates to the Golden Key International Convention.