Membership in the Golden Key National Honour Society, KSU chapter, is by invitation only. Minimum requirements for invitation into the society are being in the top 15% of all juniors and seniors. There is a one-time lifetime membership fee, which is the only monetary requirement of members.

Membership Benefits


Academic Recognition
Members are recognized for their scholastic achievements. Membership in Golden Key National Honor Society identifies members as being in the top 15% of all juniors and seniors. Members are presented with a personalized certificate at the chapter's induction ceremony. Additional pins, charms, medallions, and honor cords are available.


Career Assistance
Corporations recognize that Golden Key members are distinguished nationally for their academic excellence and seek to recruit them for career positions, as well as co-ops and internships. The Career Assistance Reference is a listing of more than 400 such companies including; KPMG Peat Marwick, NCR, Merck & Co., Motorola, Aetna, General Mills, and Ford Motor Co. The reference is available for a nominal fee as an added benefit for our members' career opportunities. Like more assistance in finding a position or advertising yourself?  Visit the "Monster Board at www.monster.com.  This is the Ultimate Career Site on the web!  You can conduct a job search, post your resume, even apply online in minutes ... all free!!  Check it out!


Scholarships
Two Undergraduate Awards are awarded for each chapter. In addition, there are Graduate Scholar Awards issued by the National Headquarters. For other awards and contests see the Scholarship Page.


Publications
Golden Key is proud of its national award-winning magazine, CONCEPTS, which highlights the achievements and activities of Society members. Members are encouraged to submit articles for this all-member publication. Additionally, with membership, members receive Key Notes, Golden Key's newsletter.


Leadership Opportunities
Members can gain valuable leadership experience by becoming a chapter officer. Officers have opportunities to attend regional conferences and an international convention.


Chapter Activities
Chapter activities offer members opportunities to have fun and build friendships by participating in social and service activities. Additional activities include literary and art contests, the Student Scholastic Showcase, and community outreach programs. Lifetime members are always invited to the Society's annual convention and to regional conferences for additional personal development.


Circle of Honor
As Golden Key National Honor Society continues to grow, the member benefits expand. In response to the requests from members desiring active affiliation with Golden Key after graduation, the Society has developed the Circle of Honor member program. The goal of this program is to maintain formal contact with graduated members and to provide additional unique benefits and opportunities to lifetime members of Golden Key.These benefits include:

Travel Club
Career Assistance
Publication Discounts
Networking
Society Publications
Circle of Honor Directory

If you have graduated and would like to become a Circle of Honor member, please contact the national headquarters for an application at 1-800-377-2401.


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