DECA Student Scholarships

A scholarship program run by DECA Inc. that offers over $200,000 a year to current high school and college DECA members. Awards are merit-based and weigh DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service, and academic performance, and corporate partners set their own criteria. One example is the DECA Inc. scholarship, which gives five $2,000 awards to members studying entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management, or marketing.

Offered by DECA Inc.. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-11.

Fields: Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
The deadline is January 11, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about DECA Student Scholarships

When is the DECA Student Scholarships deadline?

The deadline is January 11, 2027.

Is DECA Student Scholarships free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to DECA Student Scholarships?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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