Scholarships

Who Can Apply: Must be a Golden Key member. Must be a current/active undergraduate student (full-time or part-time) enrolled in an undergraduate program before deadline. Submission: Personal Statement (no more than 5 pages): Detail how you exemplify the society’s commitment to academics, leadership, and service. Letter of Recommendation: From a university … [Read more...] about 2026 Golden Key Undergraduate Achievement Award (Deadline: June 15, 2026)

Who Can Apply: Current full-time or part-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of study (Master’s or PhD degree-seeking program) at an accredited institution at the time of the application deadline. Someone (student or alumni) who will start a post-baccalaureate Master’s or PhD degree-seeking program within a year of this scholarship’s application deadline. Proof … [Read more...] about 2026 Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award (Deadline: June 15, 2026)

Who Can Apply: Developed in partnership with UNCF, the UBS Scholarship will provide need-based scholarships of up to $5,000 to rising college sophomores enrolled full-time for the 2026-2027 academic year at one of the North Carolina HBCUs listed below. Applicants must be officially enrolled as college sophomores for the 2026-2027 school year -- this scholarship … [Read more...] about 2026-2027 UBS Scholars Program (Deadline: June 14, 2026)

Who Can Apply: Must be a Golden Key member. Submission: Resume/CV Update your Golden Key membership profile Submission Submit a video on social media and Include relevant (#YesGKScholarships#YesGKAlumni#GKFunding) Send application with a letter of recommendation from a professional leader (excluded GK official) Describe your personal journey … [Read more...] about 2026 Golden Key Professional Development Award (Deadline: June 15, 2026)

Who Can Apply: On July 31, 2022, a tragic automobile accident occurred, taking the lives of Nickolas Roy and Scott Laverdure at the age of 22. Nickolas and Scott were best friends, and their friendship grew while together on the basketball courts. Basketball and the desire to serve in the military cemented their friendship forever. Nick and Scott were a part of the … [Read more...] about Nickolas Roy & Scott Laverdure Scholarship (Deadline: August 15, 2026)