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Yvonne Yu, RMIT University, Spring Visual & Performing Arts Achievement Award- Mixed Media Category winner ($1,000)

I am very pleased to add this scholarship award, given to me by Golden Key, to my list of academic achievements. I thank Golden Key for giving me the opportunity to prove myself.

Kayla Stan, University of Alberta, Spring Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship winner ($5,000)

It is a tremendous privilege to be recognized by Golden Key International Honour Society. Receiving an Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship signifies to me that I have been successful in living and promoting the values of this organization every day in a meaningful way.

Spring Education Debt Reduction Award winner ($5,000)

“I am incredibly honoured and thankful to receive the Golden Key Education Debt Reduction Award! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 with majors in biology and philosophy and minors in bioethics, psychology, and neuroscience. It is during my undergraduate studies that I became involved with Golden Key, and… Read more “Spring Education Debt Reduction Award winner ($5,000)”

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Gene Katsevman, Loyola University Chicago, Spring Education Debt Reduction Award winner ($5,000)

I am incredibly honoured and thankful to receive the Golden Key Education Debt Reduction Award! The mission of Golden Key is one that resonates with me, and I am thankful for an organization that values education and celebrates a commitment to life-long learning.

Sara Brashears, Austin Peay State University

This is an international honor society that consistently tries to keep me in the loop even though I have graduated. The society favors learning and continuing education. I admire that.

Graduate Scholar Award winner ($10,000)

“I am completely humbled and at the same time overcome with joy for being selected as a recipient of the 2012 Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award. Winning this prestigious award means a lot to me; not only is it an international recognition for me as an individual, for my university, and my country, it is… Read more “Graduate Scholar Award winner ($10,000)”

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Golden Key International Honour Society is the world's largest collegiate honor society for graduate and undergraduate students, and has strong relationships with over 400 universities around the world. Golden Key is built on the pillars of academics, leadership, and service, and our chapters are committed to implementing service projects and leadership development for all students on their campus. Members qualify when they are at the top 15% of their class, and are given access to a wide range of rewards, scholarships, travel and study abroad opportunities, and more. Use the hashtag #yesGK to connect with us on social media.

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