Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award

The largest international collegiate honor society in the world for graduate and undergraduate students, Golden Key International Honour Society maintains close ties with more than 400 universities worldwide.

This is Golden Key’s premier scholarship. This scholarship helps members pursue post-baccalaureate education at globally recognised universities.

Benefits

A one-time payment of USD 1500 will be given to the students. There are several winners of this scholarship and and the scholarship can be used toward tuition or other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Golden Key Scholar Award, you need to fulfill the following criteria:

• At the time of the application deadline (on or before June 15, 2026), you must be a full-time or part-time student in a post-baccalaureate programme of study at an accredited institution. OR,
• A full-time or part-time student in the senior or final year of their undergraduate programme. OR, 
• Someone who will be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate Master's or PhD degree-seeking programme immediately following the award's granting.
• Must be a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

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Application Process

The Golden Key Scholar Award follows an application process that states certain steps that need to be followed while applying for the scholar award.

1. 
   First, you need to sign up at https://funding.xhuma.io/auth/login with your information.
2. 
   You will receive an OTP to enter to create your account. If you log out and then return, just click Sign In and follow the prompts.
3. 
   Once you have signed in, click on Bursary Actions, followed by Input Code.
4. 
   Use the code GKPOSTGRAD when applying for the GK Graduate Funding Award.
5. 
   Please complete your profile information completely to tell more about yourself!
6. 
   The submission must contain a profile photo of the nominee.
7. 
   Within 24 hours, you will be contacted to upload additional documents (personal statement, letter of recommendation, resume, and transcripts).

Documents Required

The documents required for the Golden Key Scholar Award are:

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  A personal statement of no more than 5 pages stating which programme you intend to pursue or are currently pursuing, what university you have applied to or are attending, the status of your application, when you intend to begin your programme, and the anticipated date of completion. If you are already enrolled, please indicate this in your statement, and you will only need to list the programme in which you are enrolled. Your personal statement should also explain why you want to pursue post-baccalaureate or professional studies.
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  Answer the following question in 500 words or fewer: How do you intend to apply your post-baccalaureate degree to make a difference in the world through academics, leadership, and service?
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  Within the online application, fill out the Programme Questionnaire.
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  One recommendation letter from any of the following:

  • 
    A current member of the university faculty or staff who is familiar with your academic career.
  • 
    A current or previous employer.
  • 
    An official from a university or organisation who is familiar with your involvement in university or community service.

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  Résumé/CV. 
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  A current and thorough academic transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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  If you are a current undergraduate student, you must upload a copy of your acceptance letter from the institution where you will be studying post-baccalaureate.
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  All winners and losers will be notified via email within 120 days of the application deadline, which will be no later than 15 April 2024.

Selection Process

There are multiple applicants who have been selected for the Golden Key Scholar Award. The focus will be on why the student is continuing their education, future academic and career goals, and how the student believes they can truly affect change in the future.

How can you contact the Golden Key Scholar Award?

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, you can contact their International Headquarters member services center at 1-800-377-2401 (toll free in US & Canada) or support@goldenkey.org.

Frequently Asked Questions