Golden Key Spotlight: Patrick Mayoh
Golden Key member Patrick Mayoh tells us about winning the Joan Nelson Study Abroad award and the role Golden Key has played in his success.
Year: 2016
Balancing College with Your Personal Life? Golden Key Has a Scholarship for You!
If you’re like many non-traditional students, and are completing your studies while working or raising a family, Golden Key has JUST the scholarship for you!
Member Benefit Alert: Golden Key’s Education Debt Reduction Award
How would you like $10,000 to help repay the loans that you took to pay for undergraduate or graduate school?
If so, why not apply for the Golden Key Education Debt Reduction Award? It’s a key benefit of Golden Key International Honour Society membership that could have a very positive impact on your financial situation. Here’s what you need to know.
Who can apply?
You have to be a member of Golden Key International Honour Society and have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree. You should also be able to provide documentation for any loans you have taken to pay for your education.
How much is the award?
$10,000
When can I apply?
The next application deadline date is Thursday, December 15, 2016.
How can I apply?
Open the application form on the Golden Key website and get started.
What information will I need to submit?
- Answers to the following two questions (500 words maximum per question):
- What impact would this $10,000 have on your current financial situation?
- What financial obstacles have you had to overcome in obtaining your degree?
- A personal statement of no more than three pages, discussing your personal and professional goals for the next 10 years.
- A list of all currently active student loans and financial assistance received while enrolled in classes at the undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate level. Official documentation of all currently active loans is required with your application. Please note: Documentation can consist of a listing of currently active loans from lending service providers, college/university financial aid offices or other financial lending institutions such as banks.
- A copy of your résumé/CV.
How does Golden Key decide who will win the Award?
The award committee will review your application materials and consider your professional goals and your plans for the future. The committee will also consider the impact that the award would have on your financial situation.
It’s an Important Benefit of Your Golden Key Membership
Why not spend a few minutes on the Golden Key International Honour Society website to investigate all the other benefits of Golden Key membership? We will be highlighting them on this blog in the weeks and months ahead, so please check back often. We look forward to seeing you here.
Have you won this award? What do you think it could do for your future to win a debt reduction scholarship? Sound off in the comment section.
Plan Ahead! Get Ready to Apply for the Golden Key Award or Scholarship of Your Choice
Don’t miss out on these opportunities! Apply by December 15 2016 for your the awards and scholarships of your choice.
Success Strategies for Job Interviewing
With so many applicants on the job market today, it is more important than ever to stand out in job interviews. In today’s post, let’s look at some proven interviewing strategies for becoming the candidate that companies are eager to hire.
Golden Key Elects a New Board Chair
New Election to Golden Key International Honour Society’s Board of Directors
ATLANTA, GA – Adnan Bokhari, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation for Enterprise Development, was recently elected Board Chair of Golden Key International Honour Society’s Board of Directors. He has served on the Golden Key Board since 2014 and has been a member of the Finance Committee since 2012. Based in DC, CFED is a national non-profit organization working at the local, state and federal levels to create opportunities in savings, education, entrepreneurship and homeownership. CFED’s work makes it possible for millions of people to achieve financial security.
“Golden Key is the only collegiate honor society providing such a broad spectrum of valuable services to its members. I am proud to be part of this amazing organization and look forward to advancing our members’ interests in my new role,” said Bokhari.
Golden Key Executive Director, Brad Rainey, stated, “I am excited to have Adnan serve as the Chair of the Golden Key Board of Directors. He has demonstrated steady leadership, extensive expertise and a real commitment to the organization while serving as a member of our Finance Committee and Board of Directors.”
Golden Key’s Board of Directors governs the business, property and affairs of the Society in accordance with the Society’s bylaws. These individuals are a role model of the Society’s values and are chosen to create a balanced representation from the academic, for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. The Board is balanced with experienced practitioners who provide guidance and support to Golden Key headquarters.
About Golden Key
Founded in 1977, Golden Key International Honour Society is a global collegiate honor society established to recognize college students for academic excellence. While membership in Golden Key begins with academic excellence, the Society’s core mission is to enable members to realize their potential through three pillars: academics, leadership and service. The Society, comprised of over 2 million members, has more than 400 campus-based chapters in eight countries that include Australia, Canada, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, The Bahamas and the United States. For more information about Golden Key, please visit www.goldenkey.org.
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International Summit 2016: Recap!
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Winning the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship
An interview with Golden Key International Honour Society Scholarship Winner and Marine Biologist Patricia Hanley
Anyone who worries that too few bright young women are becoming scientists should get to know Patricia Hanley, a Golden Key member who is studying marine biology at the University of New Brunswick. Patricia, who was raised in Saint John, New Brunswick, is conducting research into lobster movement in the Bay of Fundy. It’s just the right research topic for a young woman who hails from the Maritimes.
Golden Key was gratified when Patricia applied for the Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship – and delighted when she won. Patricia will use her $5,000 award to study at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, where she will assist adjunct professor Eric Bjorkstedt in his research.
How will Patricia benefit from the scholarship? Here is what she told us in a recent conversation.
How Will the Scholarship Help Patricia?
Patricia is thrilled that her scholarship will give her the opportunity to conduct more extensive research in her chosen field. “It has enhanced the quality of research I do by allowing me to absorb knowledge and skills from a larger group of scientists,” she states.
She also believes that studying with Professor Bjorkstedt will continue to help her make connections to a broader range or experts in her field. “Undoubtedly,” she says, “the experience has already broadened my prospects as an early-career researcher in the research community.”
How Patricia Describes the Benefits of Joining Golden Key International Honour Society
How has Patricia’s Golden Key membership helped her? She says that it has improved her C.V., increased the size of her professional network, helped her connect with researchers who share her research interests, and even started to connect her with potential employers. She is certain that her Joan Nelson Scholarship will give her a competitive advantage when she begins to apply for jobs.
Are You Thinking of Joining Golden Key International Honour Society? Ask Patricia
“I would tell prospective members not to hesitate to join. Members of the society are a unique and varied group with access to scholarships that could offer them invaluable opportunities now and in the future.”
Are you interested in scholarship opportunities? Visit the Golden Key Website to see a current listing of all available scholarships and application deadlines. Someone is going to win them; Why not you?
Golden Key Atlanta Regional Summit 2016
Golden Key’s Regional Summit 2016 for Regions 3 and 7 kicked off in Atlanta, GA. On Friday, February 28, 2016, Golden Key members arrived to the gorgeous Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel with the anticipation of having a fun filled weekend. Everyone knows that Atlanta traffic […]
