Sales Scholars Program

The mission of the Sales Scholars Program is to offer the premier freshman business leadership development experience for high achieving students at Kansas State University’s College of Business.

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Overview

Offered by the National Strategic Selling Institute at the Kansas State University College of Business, the Sales Scholars Program, formerly known as the CAT Community, is a year-long, cohort-based program for outstanding freshman sales students.

The Sales Scholars program, part of the National Strategic Selling Institute, offers first-year students a head start in professional sales. Scholars develop essential skills in relationship management, ethical selling and leadership through hand-on learning, mentorship and industry insights. This program lays a strong foundation for success in the dynamic world of sales, positioning students for future career opportunities and long-term growth.

Opportunity Fund

The Sales Scholars Program offers an invaluable opportunity for students enrolled in the program by providing access to a $2,000 fund. This financial resource is designed to support students throughout their four-year academic journey, allowing them to utilize the funds as needed for various educational expenses and activities. To learn more and access the opportunity fund, visit the page below.

Opportunity Fund

Mentorship

Incoming Sales Scholars are paired with a current Sales Scholar mentor to support their adjustment to college life and the Sales Program at K-State.

Academic Success

Sales Scholars work with top faculty members as they transition to college life, and benefit from early access to the College of Business Career Development Program, specialized advising, and career shadowing experiences.

Who Should Apply?

Sales Scholars are K-State high achievers and future business leaders. Past scholars are students from diverse backgrounds who represent many different states and countries. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open now.

To apply, you should have:

1. Strong academic performance (GPA, ACT/SAT scores)

2. Proven extracurricular involvement

3. Letter of Nomination

5. Required interview with sales faculty and current program students

6. Plan to major in sales

Requirements

Maintain full-time status as a pre-business student (12 credit hours each semester) and Maintain Minimum GPA of 3.0

For additional information or questions, please contact the Program Coordinator, or 785.532.2783.