| 1. | What is Golden Key? |
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- We are an academic honors organization that recognizes the top 15% of juniors and seniors in all academic fields.
- Golden Key was founded in 1977 at Georgia State University.
- As of June of 1997, the Society has chapters at more than 260 major colleges and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, Malaysia and Australia.
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| 2. | What are the benefits of joining Golden Key? |
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- Undergraduate scholarships.
- Graduate scholarships opportunities.
- Career Assistance Reference.
- Recognition among the top 15% of juniors and seniors on your campus and internationally.
- Opportunity to receive and be published in CONCEPTS.
- Leadership opportunities.
- Opportunity to attend international conventions and regional conferences.
- Meet other students and staff.
- Opportunity to feature Golden Key on your resume.
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| 3. | What are the requirements for membership? |
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- Must have at least 60 credits, for junior or better standing.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
- Must be in the top 15% of your junior or senior class.
- Full and part-time students.
- Traditional and non-traditional students.
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| 4. | Where does the membership fee go? |
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- The lifetime fee pays for your lifetime benefits such as a certificate of membership, publications, national programs, regional conferences, international convention and national support for each chapter.
- $9.00 goes directly back to support the local chapter operations.
- $2.00 goes to the two local scholarships awarded to the top junior and senior initiates during the reception/induction ceremony.
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| 5. | After graduation, will I continue to receive benefits? |
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Yes. As a lifetime member, you are always eligible to receive
- Career Assistance Reference
- Ten $10,000 graduate scholarships
- CONCEPTS
- Circle of Honor
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| 6. | Now that I have received the letter of invitation, what do I do? |
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- Send application to headquarters by the deadline date.
- Attend reception for all new members (If unable to attend, pick-up certificate at advisor's office).
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| 7. | What scholarships are available to members of Golden Key? |
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| Scholarship | How to Apply | Deadline |
| Undergraduate (Junior Initiate) | Complete member profile | Membership deadline |
- Newly inducted juniors only
- Number of new members equals amount of scholarship
- Awarded at reception
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| Undergraduate (Senior Initiate) | Complete member profile | Membership deadline |
- Newly inducted seniors only
- Number of new members equals amount of scholarship
- Awarded at reception
- Ten $10,000 scholarships (Nine in US and one for Asia Pacific Region)
- Awarded at international convention in August
- Used for post-baccalaureate or professional study at accredited institutions of higher learning
- Golden Key member does not have to be a U.S. citizen
- Golden Key member can apply up to three years after graduation
- Award is renewable
- More information in KeyNotes
- $1,000 awarded to winners in each of six categories
- Awarded at international convention in August
- More information in KeyNotes
| Literary Contest | Submit entry to headquarters | April 1 |
- $1,000 awarded to winners in each of three categories
- Submissions published in CONCEPTS
- More information in Key Notes and CONCEPTS
- Three students will receive $1,000 and present their research or scholarly work at international convention in August
- Open to students in all fields of study
- Application included in convention registration material which comes out in March
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| 8. | After I become a member, am I required to participate? |
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- Opportunities to participate are available. Participation is purely voluntary.
- See CAFE
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| 9. | The deadline has passed; can I still join? |
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- Yes.
- Send your profile to international headquarters as soon as possible.
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| 10. | I have lost my letter of invitation; can I get another one from you? |
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- Yes.
- Once we verify that you are at least a junior here at UAF (you have over 59 credits), and that you meet our GPA requirements (cumulative GPA at least 3.5), we can send you another letter of invitation. (Note: This can be done by looking at transcripts or grade reports or using on-line computer access. Extra letters of invitation are sent to advisors two days after the first mail date. The headquarters can forward more if needed.)
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| 11. | I meet Golden Key's requirements, but I haven't received a letter. Why? |
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- The information was received from the registrar's office.
- Have you recently moved, married?
- Did you recently receive junior status?
- Was your letter of invitation sent to your permanent address?
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| 12. | I recently transferred to this school; can I join? |
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- Once we verify that you are at least a junior according to UAF's standards (you have over 59 credits), and that you meet our GPA requirements (cumulative GPA at least 3.5), we can send you a letter of invitation.
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| 13. | Are graduate students allowed to join? |
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- Yes, if your undergraduate institution has a Golden Key chapter and if you would have met that chapter's membership requirements, you can join at that university. You will need to submit a copy of your undergraduate transcript to the advisor of that chapter.
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| 14. | I'm already a member, but I have not heard anything from the Society since I joined. Why? |
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- Do we have your correct address and phone numbers?
- Does the international headquarters have your correct information?
- Give out president's name and contact information, as well as general meeting information.
- Give us your e-mail address.
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