Golden Key Chapter

Golden Key International Honour Society at Mount Royal University

Golden Key International Honour Society (Golden Key) is the world's largest collegiate honour society. Membership into the Society is by invitation only and applies to the top 15% of post-secondary students, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements. As an international honour society with more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, Golden Key is committed to a high standard of scholastic achievement, and an ethos of integrity, innovation, respect, collaboration and diversity.

Golden Key offers its members exclusive opportunities and connections through over half a million dollars in scholarships and awards, partnerships with major corporations, career advancement and graduate programs. The Society also works with university faculty and administrators to develop and maintain one of the highest standards of education in the world. You can learn more about the Golden Key International Honour Society by visiting their website.

Golden Key memberships at Mount Royal University begins with the recognition of academic excellence, but the true benefit of membership is realizing one’s potential through leadership and service in the community.


Membership Benefits:

  • Scholarships – Over half a million dollars awarded annually to members. Exclusive local chapter scholarships for MRU students.
  • National and International Networking – Join a network of more than two million members worldwide. Attend international and national summits. Get connected through Golden Key’s LinkedIn group and global chapter websites.
  • Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities – Leadership positions on campus, volunteer opportunities with the local
    chapter initiatives, and international positions within the society. Build your resume by listing Golden Key membership to
    highlight your academic achievements. Volunteer for service initiatives and build your skills and experience.
  • Additional Member Benefits – Free Virtual Grad School Fairs. free Career Insider level access at Vault.com. Discounts from Lenovo Computers, Ticket Monster, the Princeton Review, Johnson Inc., and more.

Events and Activities:

  • New member recognition event in November
  • Various volunteering opportunities throughout the academic year

How to Join:

Each year around August, Mount Royal University identifies high achieving students in the top 15% of their Faculty, and those students will receive an invitation email sent to their Mount Royal email address with information on how to join the Golden Key Chapter.