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What is Golden Key?

Golden Key International Honour Society was founded by a group of undergraduate students and faculty members at the Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia on 29th November 1977. It is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation, under Section 501©(3) of the U.S. International Revenue Code and registered as a Section 21 company in South Africa.

Golden Key is affiliated with over 400 universities in 8 countries. These include Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and The United States of America. The Society’s mission is “to enable members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service.” Membership is by invitation only and extended to the top 15% students, as identified by their universities across all degree programmes.

Golden Key is the world’s largest honour society, is a mission-focused, values-based and demographics-driven organisation. With a rich traction, starting with Golden Key inauguration in 1976, Golden Key remains committed to scholarship offerings, career development, leadership development and community service.

What are the benefits of joining Golden Key?

Membership is lifelong and a membership certificate with a unique membership number is issued to each member.
Your academic achievements are internationally recognised.
Golden Key membership adds prestige to your qualifications and CV.
Opportunity to apply for the Golden Key member only scholarships and awards.
Leadership development opportunities – on campus and internationally.
The opportunity to attend both International and Local summits.
Networking and interaction opportunities with other students, university leaders and corporate partners.
Access to an international network of universities.
Membership is transferable between universities.
Community engagement service opportunities.
Targeted Career Opportunities, via e-communication on behalf of our corporate partners.

Events on campus (professional development, leadership, CV tips, etc.)

What are the membership requirements?

Degree programme courses only.
Students must have completed at least one full academic year of study at an university (all modules that are part of the first year level).
Top 15% of students per field of study in any undergraduate and post-graduate degree course.
Full and part-time students can be eligible for invitations.
Local academic average cut-off is set by the university and varies from faculty to faculty.

Source: https://www.goldenkey.org.za/faq, 9 July 2018

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