GK Scholarships: Olivia Swarts

Golden Key is happy to introduce Olivia Swarts, one of Golden Key’s 2021 Undergrad Achievement Award winners. Olivia recently graduated from the American Public University System with a BA in Psychology. 

“I just graduated from APUS with my BA in Psychology Summa Cum Laude,” Olivia says. “I will be attending the commencement ceremony in June of 2022, where I will proudly wear my Golden Key regalia.”

Olivia is grateful for being a Golden Key member and receiving this award.

“I am honored to be selected as a recipient of this award!” Olivia explains. “I am immensely grateful to Golden Key International Honor Society for recognizing my efforts in academia, leadership and service. I will continue to be inspired by our society and our wonderful members.”

Olivia feels this scholarship highlights all the hard work she put into her education.

“This scholarship means a lot to me,” Olivia shares. “It serves as a recognition of the hard work I put into my undergraduate education. It also motivates me to strive to better myself in academia, leadership and service.”

Olivia is very dedicated to her education and plans to attend graduate school.

“I plan to continue my education by attending graduate school,” Olivia reveals. “I am using this scholarship to cover my graduate school application fees.”

Olivia firmly adheres to the pillars of Golden Key and encourages other members to do the same.

“Embrace the pillars of this honor society; you will be better by doing so,” Olivia mentions. “Getting involved in leadership and service are some of the most rewarding experiences. Utilize the resources made available to you by being a member of Golden Key. Last but not least, recognize the accomplishment of being invited to be a member of Golden Key and be proud of what you have accomplished.”

Olivia is very thankful to her mother for supporting her.

“I would like to thank my mother since she has always been my biggest supporter,” Olivia says. “She raised me to be the person I am today, and a great deal of my success can be attributed to the support she has given me. I’d also like to thank my fellow student leaders at APUS and our faculty advisors.”

Thank you for being a part of the Golden Key family, Olivia; we wish you the best of luck with graduate school!