About GoldenKey

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History - Mission Statement - Academic Recognition - Scholarships - Leadership & Community Service Opportunities - Resume - Exclusive Job/Career Opportunities - Networking National and International - Publications - Rewarding Excellence - Convention - Corporate Sponsorship

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HISTORY OF GOLDEN KEY
Golden Key is an internationally recognized academic honor society dedicated to excellence. Membership is by invitation only to those students who earn this outstanding academic distinction. The goals of the Society are to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships and to promote scholastic achievement and voluntary service.

Golden Key National Honor Society is an international, nonprofit organization with 260 collegiate chapters at major colleges and universities across the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Canada and South Aftrica. Leaders in higher education, business and public service are honorary members of Golden Key and support the Society.

The Society was founded at Georgia State University on November 29, 1977 by a group of highly motivated undergraduate students. Since that time, Golden Key has established itself as a positive force in higher education.

The Texas State chapter of Golden Key was chartered April 28, 1982.

More than 1.2 million lifetime members and 12,000+ honorary members are proud of their association with this dynamic organization.

Golden Key is governed by a board of directors, a council and delegates to the annual convention. A trained, professional staff is dedicated to the Society's chapters and its individual members throughout the year. Golden Key has a permanent headquarters to keep members and alumni in touch no matter where they may be.

The Society's constitution strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, sexual orientation or social status.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, a nonprofit academic honors organization, is to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with faculty and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
Once you have joined Golden Key, you are always a member. You will be recognized for your scholastic achievements with the presentation of a personalized certificate at your chapter's reception. Your guests are cordially invited, and top university administrators, faculty and community leaders will be in attendance.

SCHOLARSHIPS
More than two million dollars has been awarded in scholarships to members. Two undergraduate scholarships are awarded at each chapter's reception to the outstanding junior and senior initiates. Golden Key also awards ten $10,000 graduate scholarships to individuals who are recognized as "Golden Key Scholars."

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Golden Key chapters are student-run and involve students who share aspirations for high achievement. Valuable leadership experience can be gained by becoming a chapter officer, or you can have fun and build friendships by participating in social and service activities; however, all participation is voluntary. As a lifetime member, you are always invited to the Society's annual convention and to regional conferences for additional personal development.

RÉSUMÉ
Being a member of Golden Key strengthens and enhances your résumé by promoting your distinction as a scholar and as a high achiever. This will assist you with graduate program application(s) and with career placement.

EXCLUSIVE JOB/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Golden Key's corporatate sponsers provide internship and employment opportunities to Golden Key members. There is also an Online career center providing access to 14, 000 employers and tools to assist in your job search.

NETWORKING: NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY
Golden Key has 300+ chapters in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia & South Africa, providing the opportunity to network on a global scale.

PUBLICATIONS
Receive CONCEPTS, Golden Key's award winning annual magazine, and Key Notes, the semi-annual newsletter.

REWARDING EXCELLENCE
Take advantage of the discounts and services that Golden Key membership entitles you to receive with such companies as Gateway, GEICO and others here.

CONVENTION INFORMATION
Every year Society leaders gather to explore and develop their potential at the Golden Key International Convention as well as regional conferences worldwide. Without exception, participants regard the convention as one of the highlights of their involvement with Golden Key. Many consider it to be the best meeting of its kind in the world. At the convention, officers have the opportunity to develop new friendships, enhance personal development skills, establish corporate contacts, and learn more about Golden Key and their responsibilities as officers. Advisors have the opportunity to meet outstanding students from across the world, interact with other advisors, and participate in stimulating discussions and workshops. Delegates come away from the convention highly motivated and eager to begin making plans for the upcoming year. Convention information and registration forms will be sent to the chapter advisor and chapter president in prior to each event. All chapters need to make plans to send representatives.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Golden Key IHS is sponsored by the following corporations: Bank of America, Cisco Systems, Dow Chemical Company, Ford, Gateway Inc., General Mills, Lehman Brothers, MBNA America, Merck, Motorola, and the New York Times