Description: This scholarship awards Golden Key members who have proven academic excellence combined with solid extracurricular activities. This scholarship supports members' MBA study at accredited business school anywhere in the world.
Scholarships Available: 1 – $5,000 (USD) scholarship for a QS World MBA Tour delegate
Eligibility:
- The applicant must register for AND attend the QS World MBA Tour event.
- Register for a World MBA Tour event
- The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree.
- The applicant must be enrolled at an accredited business school during the academic year immediately following the granting of the award.
Criteria: Academic achievement and extensive professional and leadership experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship notification to winners will occur in early January 2010.
Application requirements:
1. Print out the cover page from the QS Online Registration and use it as the cover page for your entire application. Please also provide the following:
- 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. Please have this list (as much as reasonably possible) verified (signed) by knowledgeable official(s) who can attest to the activities listed. Please clearly indicate each official’s name, title and e-mail address. These can be handwritten clearly on the resume.
- 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 MBA 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 business schools 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?
One essay of no more than 1,000 words that states why you are applying, why you are pursuing a graduate degree, 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. The transcript does not have to be sealed.
ONE letter of recommendation from any 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.
- Your Golden Key Chapter Advisor or Associate Director stating the level of your involvement in the chapter.
OPTIONAL: A paper you have exclusively authored is preferred; however, if submitting a co-authored document, your areas of contribution should be clearly identified. It is acceptable for you to attach to your paper/work a letter or written comments from the grader of the paper or a professor/instructor who is qualified to comment, assess or critique your paper/work. All pieces must cover the same subject matter.
Please send the completed application no later than 15 November 2009 to:
awards@goldenkey.org
OR
Golden Key International Honour Society
c/o QS Scholarship Fund
621 North Ave NE, Suite C-100
Atlanta, GA 30308