## About the DECA Scholarship Program DECA Inc. is one of the nation's premier student organizations for aspiring business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketers. With over 215,000 high school members across the U.S., DECA offers one of the most generous scholarship programs of any student organization — awarding over $5 million each year through hundreds of scholarships. ### Award Details - **Amounts**: $1,000 to $50,000 per scholarship - **Total awarded**: Over $5 million annually - **Types**: Merit-based, need-based, career-specific, and corporate-sponsored - **Application**: Accessible through the DECA online scholarship portal ### Eligibility Requirements - Active DECA member (high school chapter) - High school junior or senior (most scholarships) - Minimum 3.0 GPA for most awards - U.S. or international student enrolled at a DECA chapter school - Planning to attend a post-secondary institution ### Categories of Scholarships - **Business & Entrepreneurship** — For students pursuing business degrees - **Finance & Economics** — For finance-focused students - **Marketing & Communications** — For marketing career track - **Hospitality & Tourism** — For hospitality industry students - **Technology** — For tech and computer science students - **Community Service** — Recognizing service contributions ### Application Process Complete your DECA member profile on the DECA website, then navigate to the scholarship portal to see all scholarships you're eligible for and apply with a single profile.