Golden Key Undergraduate Achievement Award

Offered by Golden Key International Honour Society

Award

$1,000

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Grade Level

College Student

Essay

Required

About This Scholarship

Golden Key's Undergraduate Achievement Award pays $1,000 to undergraduate members who pair strong academics with campus and community involvement. Since Golden Key membership is already limited to the top 15 percent of students at partner institutions, the award effectively recognizes the most engaged students within an already high-achieving pool.

The current deadline is December 15, 2026, on Golden Key's own scholarship portal. The application asks for academic records and evidence of leadership and service rather than a lengthy research statement, keeping the lift modest for a winter-break application.

Members can also browse the same portal for the society's other open awards on the identical deadline — including the $1,500 Graduate Scholar Award for those heading to graduate school and a $750 Professional Development Award — making a single portal session worth up to several applications.

Eligibility

Golden Key lifetime member (by invitation to the top 15% of students; one-time lifetime membership fee, typically about $95 in the US)
Currently enrolled undergraduate
English language proficiency
Award is open worldwide

How To Apply

Log in to the Golden Key scholarships portal (scholarships.goldenkey.org) with your member account
Open the Undergraduate Achievement Award application (#214)
Submit your academic record, leadership and service history, and essay materials before December 15, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Golden Key member?

Yes. The scholarships portal is for Golden Key lifetime members only. Membership invitations go to students in the top 15 percent of their class at partner universities.

What does the award reward besides grades?

Golden Key's achievement awards weigh leadership and community involvement alongside academics, since every member already meets the academic bar.

Can I apply for other Golden Key awards at the same time?

Yes — the society lists several awards on the same portal with the same December 15, 2026 deadline, so check which ones match your level.

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