Golden Key

Future State

People come into your life for a reason, whether for a season or a lifetime. When you joined Golden Key as a college or graduate student, you became a part of a global group with a shared commitment to the three pillars—and to each other. Whether or not you realized it at the time, you made a commitment that will last a lifetime!

Stay Connected

Golden Key members are part of an international network of professional peers. It functions as a common ground for relationship-building and a means for acquiring job leads, personal development and professional training. It connects you with similarly focused individuals passionate about academic excellence, leadership and service. Golden Key anchors you in your core values and unites you with those who share them.

Help Us Help You Initiative

We want you to be able to make the most of your Golden Key membership and take advantage of our many career benefits, as well as relevant program information. Our Help Us Help You Initiative does just that. Simply update your profile and contact permissions, and we’ll send you targeted job and internship opportunities.

Alumni Networking

Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Participate in networking activities with people with similar interests and a shared commitment to academics, leadership and service. For alumni engagement activities in your area, email alumni@goldenkey.org.

Alumni Stories

Golden Key will be featuring alumni throughout the year. We are excited to bring you stories directly from GK alums. Click here to submit your own alumni story.

Jason du Plessis - Stellenbosch University

"Most Golden Key members believe that the benefits of joining are limited to the duration of their studies. On the contrary, my involvement with my local Stellenbosch chapter and International Student Council equipped me with the necessary leadership skills and experience to pursue my desired career. GK provided me with employment prospects in my home country and abroad. By capitalizing on these opportunities and benefits, I will be able to grow and develop in my career as a proud GK South African alumnus." Read more of Jason's story.

Alumni Awards

Golden Key is dedicated to recognizing excellence throughout your life—not just in college. The Society offers $1,000,000 in scholarships and awards each year. Have you continued to excel in academics, leadership or service? Apply for an alumni award.