The Fall 2012 Education Debt Reduction Award assists members with repayment of student loans. The winners, who will receive $5,000 each, are: Natasha Bowen, Strayer University, United States Abhijith Anand, University of Wollongong, Australia Marlisa Dekeling, La Trobe University, Australia Robert Donohue, Ashford University, United States […]
The Fall 2012 Golden Key Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship recognizes undergraduate members for outstanding commitment to the Golden Key pillars of academics, leadership, and service. The winners, who will receive $5,000 each, are: Kelly Thompson, University of Ballarat, Australia Maritza Myrthil, Stony Brook University, United States Ritankar […]
The Fall 2012 Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship assists members who wish the study abroad.
The winners, who will receive $1,000 each, are:
Congratulations to all the winners!
Here’s what just a few of the winners are saying…
“I am very pleased to have won the Fall 2012 Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship. This award will be of considerable help to me in meeting the many expenses associated with living abroad, and will grant me more peace of mind as I pursue my studies and extra-curricular activities.” -Katrina Labun
“Recognition for this award means the world to me, for I will be traveling half way across it with the help of Golden Key, to take advantage of the opportunity for adventure, education, and success in the field of wildlife conservation. Studying techniques in wildlife management in Tanzania will undoubtedly enhance my practical knowledge, broaden my perspective of the world, and change my life. Thank you for facilitating the realization of my dream.” -Laramie Ferguson
The Fall 2012 Golden Key Research Grant supports members conducting thesis research and/or allows them to present their research at professional conferences or student research symposia. The winners, who will receive $1,000 each, are: Amy Morris, University of Western Sydney, Australia George Chimowa, University of […]
Last week we highlighted two Golden Key members that joined from countries where Golden Key chapters are not established. Because people can join Golden Key from all around the world, we have many unique and interesting members. We’ve reached out to two more members from […]
Golden Key was founded in 1977 and in the early 90s became a global honor society when chapters were established outside the United States. Now Golden Key has more than 400 campus-based chapters in eight countries: Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States.
Occasionally students hear about Golden Key and want to join from countries where we do not have chapters established. The students that qualify join Golden Key as individual members. Membership in Golden Key is not limited to universities where we have chapters. For those that qualify, students can join from all over the world! We reached out to some of these interesting individuals to learn a little more about them.
First up, we’ll profile James Broadbent and Gareth Sunday.
James joined Golden Key in December 2012. He is currently a second year undergraduate student, studying Biomedical Science at King’s College, London and hopes to become a medical doctor. James was born in the United Kingdom and has lived there for the majority of his life except for a two-year stint in Nairobi, Kenya where his parents were working at the time. He has participated in a number of voluntary work placements, internships and study abroad programs. This past December, James participated in a Study China program at Beijing Normal University. He is actively involved at his University; including being part of a group of students that is forming the first UK university Red Cross affiliated Peer Education Group. When asked about his academic accomplishments, James has much to be proud of. He is particularly pleased with how he’s progressing at university, with his module marks remaining in the first class grade (this is part of the grading system at King’s College).
How did you hear about Golden Key?
My girlfriend is doing a Study Abroad year at the University of California, Irvine and she recommended joining the society. I was attracted to Golden Key by the potential for networking, studying abroad and scholarships. I also thought the main pillars of the Society: Academics, Leadership and Service detailed areas where I could learn new skills, utilize my own and come into contact with many like-minded people.
Gareth joined Golden Key in May 2012. He is studying International Relations at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria. He also did a distance learning program at Atlantic International University in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA and has a degree in Sociology. Gareth aspires to have a career with a non-governmental organization, to give aid to people affected by wars. He plans to get a master’s degree in Australia and hopes to get a job there soon afterwards. Gareth values travel and strives to learn more about “culture, life, economic and living of the people around you.”
How did you find out about Golden Key?
I was searching online for a job and for scholarships for my master’s degree in Australia. I came across the Golden Key website, which said only members can get scholarships through this organization, so I joined. I go through the GK website and I love it because people value your accomplishments and results from your university. I found out Golden Key is more than just a scholarship program and it is good when someone recognizes your certificate.
You can contact Gareth by email at gareth.sunday@rocketmail.com.
Eighteen Golden Key members from North America and South Africa were selected as recipients of Golden Key’s 2013 Asia-Pacific Conference Travel Grant. These individuals will receive $2,500 each (or 7500 South Africa rand) to travel to Adelaide, Australia for the 2013 GK Asia-Pacific Conference in February. […]
The “I Stand For” video series is designed to showcase all the causes and values that Golden Key members stand for. The fourth video is titled “Stand Out.” Golden Key membership is only available to students in the top 15% of their class. Students that […]
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