How to Apply to Leadership Scholars Program

We provide up to 25 exceptional business students per year with unique opportunities through a cohort-based program focused on leadership development. You will:

  • Earn a “Coles College Leadership Scholars” Minor to add to your transcript and your resume
  • Develop foundational relationships and comradery with your Cohort
  • Experience Community Engagement
  • Address actual business challenges through specialized courses
  • Distinguish yourself in today’s job market

Application Process

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Application Process

Applications are open now for the next Cohort of the Leadership Scholars Program that begins in the fall.

  1. Information sessions occur throughout the semester. Please see the information sessions schedule here.
  2. Send the letters of recommendation link to two people (at least one should be KSU faculty.)
  3. Click on the “apply here” button to open the online application
  4. Schedule and attend a Live Response session to complete some essay questions.  Scheduling will occur when we receive your application in Step 3.
  5. Top applicants will be selected for interviews.
  6. Selected candidates will be invited to join the next Cohort of Leadership Scholars.

Apply Here

Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher overall and in Coles College lower division GPA requirement
  • Admittance into the Coles College Professional Program
  • Available for a 2-year commitment to complete the program
  • Maintaining an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher throughout the program
  • Adherence to the requirements and expectations in the Coles College Leadership Scholars Handbook

Applications for Cohort 13 (beginning Fall 2026) will be open starting December 1st.

Questions? Contact Us!
Email: colesscholars@kennesaw.edu