Membership Benefits
Why join KON? Here are a few of the benefits:
Recognition of your hard work
Joining an ACHS accredited honor society is a mark of academic excellence. Joining KON is a way to recognize how much you have accomplished.
Scholarships, fellowships, and grants
KON gives grants only to KON members. As a member, you are eligible!
A national network of colleagues
When you join KON, you join tens of thousands of fellow members around the nation and the globe. If you are looking to add to your network, this is an excellent choice. Those looking for a mentor may also find one here.
National leadership opportunities
Looking for a safe place to start off volunteering in a national committee? Want to learn about how an organization is run? Look no further. KON volunteer opportunities are a prime place to gain leadership and management experience while making a difference.
Community leadership opportunities
KON is a great way to make a difference in your community. Most chapters engage in annual programs where they demonstrate their leadership through service opportunities. This is a great way to make a difference while meeting people and building your network.
Preference for Federal Jobs
KON membership gains you two higher federal grades when taking a federal position. A good thing to have in your pocket, just in case.
ACHS
Kappa Omicron Nu is a member of the Association of College of Honor Societies (ACHS). ACHS is the nation’s only certifying agency for college and university honor societies. The Association sets standards for organizational excellence and scholastic eligibility, ensures that member societies are structured to advance the interests of their individual members and adhere to sound business practices, and serves as a resource to protect consumers from disreputable organizations that do not live up to the name “honor society.” Since its founding in 1925, ACHS has represented and promoted the interests of more than 92 million honors students.
The mission of ACHS is to build a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies that promotes the values of higher education; fosters excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and research; and adheres to the standards of honor society excellence.
