Sports Business Scholars is an exclusive program for select undergraduate students, offering targeted professional development opportunities to prepare for careers in the sports industry. All scholars participate in a mentorship program, where they are matched with a W. P. Carey Sports Advisory Board member or other sports industry executive as their mentor, as well as an SBS alumni mentor.

Meetings are held twice a month and include workshops on personal branding, networking, interview technique, and resumes. Scholars are also paired up to teach other members on all available sports industry career paths. Company visits and conference calls with sports executives also take place during the school year. The 2018 outreach trip to Los Angeles included visits to the L.A. Dodgers, FOX Sports, AEG, CAA, NFL Network, Red Bull Sports Marketing, L.A. Clippers, L.A. Galaxy, StubHub Center, and L.A. Stadium Premiere Center.

Program selection

Applications for the 2019–20 academic year will be available online from January 14–27, 2019.

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Sports Business Scholars is a competitive program. To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Declared BA in sports
• Entering sophomore, junior, or senior year in 2019-20
• Maintain a 3.25 GPA or above

2018–2019 Sports Business Scholars

Sports Advisory Board

The ASU Sports Advisory Board is made up of exceptional leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the Greater Phoenix sports business community. Members are committed to mentoring our students, assisting the program with curriculum decisions, and providing programming and career support.