DECA Scholarship Program

DECA
Provider
Deadline
January 09, 2026
Difficulty
Normal

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and collegiate DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year.

How to Apply

Only current DECA members are eligible for a DECA scholarship.

‍Apply online. Members will need to create an account on the page. Click “CREATE AN ACCOUNT” and fill in your information to begin your application.

Applicants will be required to upload a transcript and get three letters of recommendation in addition to any specific requirements for each scholarship.

DECA scholarships are strictly merit-based.

Scholarships are awarded based on the specific criteria as well as DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance.

The DECA scholarship program consists of scholarships provided by partners and organizations that have specific eligibility criteria.

If you have any questions, call 703-860-5000 and ask for the scholarship department or email scholarships@deca.org.