Academic Honors

Golden Key International Honour Society is the world’s largest international collegiate honor society for graduate and undergraduate students, and has strong relationships with over 400 universities around the world. Golden Key chapters are committed to implementing service projects and leadership development for all students on their campus. Members qualify when they are at the top 15% of their class, and are given access to a wide range of rewards, scholarships, travel and study abroad opportunities, and more.

The NSOAE is both a national accreditation society as well as a networking and professional development service. While it’s best known for being a premier honor society, the NSOAE is much more than just a line on a resume. Certainly, because of our impressive record and strong values, our society looks impressive to employers. That’s not the heart of the NSOAE. Our goal is to recognize past excellence while encouraging future success. We strive towards this goal with our pillar of values, CADES (Communitry, Actions, Diversity, Empathy, Service).

Established December 14, 1967, by Mr. Zuck. Provides grants-in-aid or low interest-bearing loans (not to exceed 2/3 of cost of collegiate expense) to deserving junior, senior, or graduate students who demonstrate need with preference for those planning to be teachers. Nominees shall be considered on the basis of personal character, health, imagination, ability to get along with others, and other traits, as well as scholarship.

Established June 7, 2005, by her estate through The Foundation. Distribution provides need-based scholarships to education students preparing to be elementary teachers. Recipients will do their student teaching in an urban school district with the intention of teaching in urban schools upon graduation.

The Honor Society for All. Our members come from all walks of life. Honor Society is a membership club, and proud to be the most inclusive academic and professional society in the nation. We’re also the largest, based on web traffic. Our size and scope provide you with the best benefits and largest network to make an impact.

Phi Sigma Theta is a National Honor Society dedicated to recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in undergraduates at institutions of higher learning. PST also encourages its members to participate in community service, to take advantage of leadership opportunities, and to continue to excel scholastically.

The Ohio State University Dean's List includes students who have achieved top grades for their work. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a term point-hour ratio of 3.5 or higher, complete 12 or more letter-graded courses, and not receive any final marks of U, E, EN, or NP

The Dean's List is for students who have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher and have completed 6 credit hours or more for the semester.

Phi Theta Kappa's nonprofit mission is to recognize and promote student academic achievement. PTK provides opportunities to cultivate professional and leadership skills, secure scholarships, explore diverse career paths, and build a network of supportive peers and trusted advisors that last a lifetime.

Founded in 1934, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges® has been honored to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement regardless of financial circumstance. We thank the college administrators across the country for their commitment to this cause and all that they do to support our future leaders. Through our years of serving higher education, Who’s Who Among Students has become one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation, having earned the overwhelming respect of college faculties and administrations. And for the students – the outstanding campus leaders of the year – national recognition by the Who’s Who program marks a pinnacle of scholastic achievement.

Sponsored by the Association of Sports and Recreation Ministers, the Leedy Scholarship Fund assists students in preparation for sports, recreation, and fitness ministries.

The Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Studies exists to provide opportunities for Christian professionals in the fields of Kinesiology, Leisure and Recreation, Sport Management, Sport Psychology, and so many other fields to fellowship, mentor, integrate our faith at work, and develop professionally in our fields.

Students on the dean’s list are required to carry 12 hours of credit and a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Honors Scholarship recipients must have a high school GPA of at least a 3.6 and an ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 26 or higher.

NSHSS is a distinguished academic honor society, committed to recognizing and serving the highest-achieving student scholars in more than 26,000 high schools across 170 countries. With access to valuable resources and a network of more than 2 million exceptional peers spanning high school to college and career, NSHSS scholars embody academic dedication and outstanding leadership in their schools, workplaces, and communities.

Since 1968, Presidential Classroom has provided the best and brightest high school students -- from the United States and abroad—unprecedented access to the federal government and the people who shape public policy. Aimed at the high achieving student, PC programs offer unique and challenging leadership development experiences in Washington, D.C. and include: Presidential Classroom Scholars Program; Global Business & Public Policy; Media & Democracy; Science, Technology & Public Policy; Future World Leaders Summit (international program); Law & Justice in a Democracy; and National Security in a Democracy.

Who’s Who Among American High School Students is an annual recognition program that honors outstanding students across the United States. The program is designed to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated leadership abilities, and positively impacted their schools and communities. To be eligible for the program, students must be in the top 10% of their high school class and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5. They must also be involved in extracurricular activities and have demonstrated leadership abilities in their school and community.

The People to People Student Ambassador Program was founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Its mission is to bridge cultural gaps, foster global understanding, and develop young leaders who can thrive in an interconnected world. Student Ambassadors travel overseas during the summer to learn, share, and represent their communities and country.

The Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit academic center of Johns Hopkins University, delivers academic excellence and transformational experiences to advanced learners in grades 2-12. Founded in 1979, CTY fosters intellectual growth in exceptional students from all backgrounds and communities.