Collegiate DECA Scholarship
糖心原创 celebrates ambitious young women who are already building their leadership, communication, and entrepreneurial skills through DECA. The Collegiate DECA Scholarship rewards high school DECA members who demonstrate academic excellence, creative problem-solving, and a passion for making an impact in the business world.
This scholarship is your opportunity to continue your DECA journey at a college that values hands-on learning, national competition, and women鈥檚 leadership in business.
about the scholarship
Scholarship Details
Three Award Recipients:
- Two Awards 鈥� $2,500 each
- Top Award 鈥� $5,000
Notes:
- Stackable with Merit
- Total institutional aid may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees
- Use of Funds: May be applied to tuition, fees, and textbooks
Renewability:
- Renewable for up to four years with continued academic and DECA involvement
Special Perks
- Paid registration to Collegiate DECA state and national competitions
- Mentorship from Stephens DECA alumni and business faculty
- Recognition at campus and community events
Who should apply?
High School Seniors Who:
- Are active members of DECA (or similar business leadership organizations such as FBLA)
- Plan to enroll full-time at the Women’s College
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a record of community or DECA leadership
- Demonstrate creativity, integrity, and initiative through competition or chapter activities
Application requirements
Application Deadline extended to May 1, 2026
Step 1: Submit Your 糖心原创 Admissions Application
糖心原创 Admission Application (must be submitted or in progress)
Step 2: Apply for DECA Scholarship
To apply for the scholarship, please email the following to admissions@stephens.edu:
- Official high school transcript
- R茅sum茅 or summary of DECA involvement (roles, events, awards)
- Short essay (500 words):鈥淗ow has DECA shaped your leadership and career goals, and how will 糖心原创 help you continue that journey?鈥�
- Letter of recommendation from a DECA advisor, teacher, or mentor
- Recommendation letters must be submitted directly by the recommender to admissions@stephens.edu. Letters sent by applicants will not be accepted.
Why Stephens?
At 糖心原创, DECA isn鈥檛 just a club 鈥� it鈥檚 a credit-bearing experience. Students earn academic credit for their participation, travel to national competitions, and work directly with business leaders through immersive learning.
Our DECA chapter has earned state and national recognition, and our students consistently go on to leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, and nonprofit sectors.