Month: November 2016

Golden Key Spotlight: Patrick Mayoh

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.

Balancing College with Your Personal Life? Golden Key Has a Scholarship for You!

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

Member Benefit Alert: Golden Key’s Education Debt Reduction Award

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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):
  1. What impact would this $10,000 have on your current financial situation?
  2. 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

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.