Scholarships

North Dakota DECA offers scholarships to be presented at the State DECA Career Development Conference in February (Collegiate) and March (High School).

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. Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through the DECA scholarship program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are mostly merit-based.

All senior high school students are encouraged to complete both the scholarship applications and the Marketing Education Honor Award.

• North Dakota DECA Scholarship $1,000/$500 (may be used at any college or university)
• Lake Region State College Scholarship $1,000 (may be used only at LRSC)
• NDSCS Scholarship $1,000 (may be used only at NDSCS in Fargo or Wahpeton)
• Minot State University Scholarship $1,000 (may be used only at MSU)
• Valley City State University Scholarship $1,000 (may be used only at VCSU)

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding New Member of the Year

The members who join DECA and jump in to experience every aspect of DECA and help others do the same receive this honor. Each Chapter's nomination are recognized at the State Leadership Conference and one member, chosen by a panel of judges, receives the award.

Advisors from each ND Chapter are able to nominate an Outstanding New Member.