Description: This scholarship awards Golden Key members who have proven academic excellence combined with a solid range of extracurricular activities. This scholarship supports members' post-baccalaureate study at accredited universities anywhere in the world.

Scholarships Available: 1 – $7,500 (USD) scholarship for a QS World Grad School Tour delegate.

Eligibility:

·         The applicant must register and attend a QS World Grad School Tour Event

·         The applicant must be currently working on an undergraduate degree OR the applicant’s first undergraduate degree must have been received within five years of the application deadline.

·         The applicant must be enrolled, as a full-time student, in a post-baccalaureate program of study at an accredited institution during the academic year immediately following the granting of the award.

Criteria: Academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship notification to winners will occur in early January 2011.

Application requirements:

1.    Print out the cover page of the QS Online registration and use it as the cover page for your entire application.

• A printed copy of the email registration confirmation for the tour OR a copy of the registration confirmation page received at the event.
• A short statement of your experience at the event. 

2. Attach the following required documentation in the order listed below:

A personal résumé that includes the following information:

• List of universities attended, degree(s) with dates received, and academic attainment (cumulative GPA, WAM or academic percentage).
• List of extracurricular activities detailing involvement in campus and community service, including any involvement in Golden Key.
• List any work history.
• List any special circumstances, including family commitments.

One standard size page of paper* that specifically answers the following questions regarding your graduate or professional degree program:

*In the US, letter-sized paper is required. In other countries, please use the most commonly accepted paper size.

• What program(s) will you pursue?
• To what university have you applied?
• What is the status of your application?
• When do you plan to begin the program(s)?
• What is your anticipated date of completion?
• What other financial support for your graduate studies do you currently have? Please provide the scholarship or loan name, amount of award or loan and date conferred.

One essay of no more than 1,000 words that states why you are applying, why you are pursuing post-baccalaureate or professional studies, how the Society’s commitment to academic excellence will be furthered by your studies, and your commitment to campus and community service.

A current and comprehensive official academic transcript(s) from all collegiate level institutions attended. This does not have to be sealed.

A letter of recommendation from ONE of the following:

• A previous or current employer outlining your position and your professional skills.
• A faculty member in your major field of study.
• A faculty member who is familiar with the candidate’s minor field of study or other areas of interest. A letter from another professor in your major field of study is acceptable.

3.    Please send the completed application to:

Golden Key International Honour Society

c/o QS Scholarship fund

1040 Crown Pointe Parkway
Suite 900

Atlanta, GA 30338

REMINDER: Please submit a total of TWO complete sets of this application - one original and one copy.