DECA Scholarships

Best Buy- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are also Best Buy associates and participate in Operation Holiday Help. The scholarship is based on work performance, Operation Holiday Help involvment, DECA activities, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Chick-fil-A- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are also Chick-fil-A associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvement, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Food Marketing Institute- awarded to National members who have supermarket industry experinence, DECA activities, leadership and grades. Student associate must be a minority and/or a female intending to pursue a career in marketing, business or marketing. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Harry Applegate- scholarship that corporate supporters contribute to but actually awarded in the company’s name. Scholarship is based on DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and grades. Members must complete the for’m along with all supporting documents and send it to the state advisor. Each state has their own deadline. The amount of applications that are sent to DECA from the state advisor is based on an allocation system. The scholarship allocations are sent along with the competetive event allocations.

Kauffman Center- this scholarship is for teachers who want to teach entrepreneurship in the classroom or to enhance their entrepreneurisl skills. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.
Kmart- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are also Kmart associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvement, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Marriot- awarded to DECA students who can show evidece of DECA activities, grades, leadership ability and hospitality experienence or interest. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

NAPA- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are NAPA associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Otis Spunkmeyer Student- awarded to DECA members who can show evidence of community service involement, DECA participation, leadership ability and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Otis Spunkmeyer Teacher- awarded to DECA teachers/advisors who can show evidence of DECA activities, community service involement and leadership ability. This scholarship can be used to further their education for careers in marketing, management or marketing education. Can also be used to reimburse fees of atendance at an annual conference, such as ACTE or Conclave, that provides continuing education credits in their field. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Publix- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are Publix associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Safeway- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are Safeway associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

SEARS- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are SEARS associates. The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Tricon- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are Tricon employees (KFC, PIzza Hut or Taco Bell). The scholarship is based on work performance, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.

Winn-Dixie- this scholarship is awarded to DECA members who are also Winn-Dixie associates. Winn-Dixie basis the scholarship on work experience, DECA involvemet, leadership and grades. The application is to be sent automatically to DECA and does not have to go to the state advisor.