Brief History Highlights
On November 29, 1977 Golden Key National Honor Society was officially founded at Georgia State University. Golden
Key has grown fast in the last 25 years and now includes chapters in seven countries. This growth made it appropriate for the
name to be changed to include "International Honour" to reflect the worldwide standing of the Society.
Currently Golden Key International includes chapters at over 330 colleges and universities in Australia, Canada, Great
Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.
You can find a chapter by traversing the Golden Key Chapter Directory.
An alternative is to use this site's single list of 332
chapters (as of Nov 1, 02). You can view:
1) chapters sorted by location or
2) chapters sorted by charter date.
Mission Statement
The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, a nonprofit academic honors organization, is to recognize and
encourage scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, to unite with faculty and administrators
in developing and maintaining high standards of education, to provide economic assistance to outstanding members by means
of both undergraduate and graduate scholarships, and to promote altruistic conduct through voluntary service.
Based on
FRIENDSHIP
our members strive for excellence in
SCHOLARSHIP
to become strong in
LEADERSHIP
so we can provide outstanding
SERVICE
to our communities
Advantages
Learn more about Golden Key Recognition - for academic achievement with ceremony, regalia & lifetime membership
Learn more about Golden Key Scholarships - undergraduate, graduate, service & leadership, discipline-specific awards
Learn more about Golden Key Careers - internships, employment opportunities, on-line career center
Learn more about Golden Key Partnerships - for career assistance, discounts, professional development, community service
Learn more about Golden Key Distinctions - selective and diverse with an extensive network
Learn more about Golden Key Chapters - over 300 universities, over 1 million lifetime members from over 151 countries
Learn more about Golden Key Volunteerism - for community volunteer service opportunities
The Golden Key crest is symbolic of the ideals upon which the Society was founded. The book represents the knowledge
we hope to attain. The scroll stands for the scholarship which knowledge brings us, and the key opens the future for applying
that knowledge. The shield denotes protection of personal ambition by using knowledge and scholarship to build potential
and make future goals reality.
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