Thank you for expressing an interest in Golden Key International Honour Society. Golden Key is the world's premier honor society, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and connecting high-achieving individuals locally, regionally & globally with lifetime opportunity, reward & success.
Membership in the Society is a rewarding experience afforded by your academic excellence. Golden Key provides members with more than $500,000 in scholarships and awards annually. The Society provides students and alumni with the valuable benefits of international networking, personal and professional development, community service and leadership. Learn more about our member benefits and the exclusive opportunities available to members.
Before applying for individual membership, please check Golden Key’s global map to ensure that your university does not already have a chapter. To qualify for membership as an individual you must meet the following prerequisites:
1. Are a bachelor’s or master’s candidate studying at an accredited institution without a chapter;
2. Are a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student; and,
3. Maintain a 3.7 GPA* or higher.
*3.7 GPA on a 4 point scale
Lauren Reed
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award Winner ($20,000 USD)
"I appreciate the opportunity given to me by Golden Key to help fund my graduate education. This organization has an unwavering dedication to scholarship, and supports their members with these very generous awards! This award will assist me in funding my room and board for the Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Psychology at the University of Michigan, where I will be studying dating violence, violence against women, and media influences. I am very grateful for this gift and all I have gained from involvement in Golden Key."
To receive a Golden Key membership invitation, please choose one of the following options:
- Email memberservices@goldenkey.org a copy of your transcript and your contact information; Or,
- Fax a copy of your transcript and contact information to Member Services at 1-678-420-6757; Or,
- Mail a copy of your transcript and contact information to the appropriate International Office, in c/o Membership Application.
The lifetime membership fee to join Golden Key is $70 USD. If you have questions please email memberservices@goldenkey.org, or contact the appropriate International Office.
Take an opportunity to learn more about starting a chapter at your university.