Golden Key

1. Golden Key An Introduction

2. Contents • What is Golden Key? • How do I join Golden Key? • Membership Benefits and Services • Chapters – getting involved • Questions

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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”

12. 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

13. 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

14. UniSA 2010 • Moonlight Cinema • Cocktail Night • Marchfest • Induction Ceremony • New Member Welcome • Writing Competition • Tri-Uni Quiz Night • Amazing Race

15. Questions? Please email: golden.key@unisa.edu.au