DECA Student Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by DECA Scholarship Program

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based.

1. Anderson Advisors
   • Anderson Advisors provides four (4) $5,000 scholarships to DECA members who are high school juniors, seniors or Collegiate DECA members who have an interest in finance, accounting, sales or marketing.
2. Marriott International
   • Marriott International provides three (3) $2,000 scholarships to DECA members who have an interest in the hospitality and tourism industry.
3. NAAEI
   • The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships to DECA members who have an interest in property management, multi-family housing maintenance or leasing.
4. NRF Foundation
   • The NRF Foundation provides two (2) $2,500 scholarships to DECA members who have an interest in retail.
5. NRF Foundation - RISE UP
   • NRF Foundation–RISE Up provides two (2) $2,500 scholarships to DECA juniors or seniors who have earned (or are earning) a RISE Up credential.
6. National Technical Honor Society
   • The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are also members of NTHS.
7. Otis Spunkmeyer
   • Otis Spunkmeyer provides three (3) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who work in their School-based Enterprise (school store) and sell Otis Spunkmeyer products.
8. Popchips / You Need This
   • From the Ground Up Snacks provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who work in their School-based Enterprise (school store).
9. Publix Super Markets
   • Publix Super Markets provides five (5) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA or Collegiate DECA members who are associates of Publix.