Scholarship Deadline: January 12

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and collegiate DECA members each year. Apply by January 12, 2024.

VBC Round 2: Register Now

Registration is now open for round two of the DECA Virtual Business Challenge (VBC) from Knowledge Matters! Competition runs from January 16-26, 2024.

SBE Chapter Certification

The deadline to submit projects to the SBE chapter certification submission site is January 11, 2024. Check out this article for key reminders as you prepare to submit.

DECA's 2024 Conference Lineup

DECA has a full lineup of educational conferences for its members and advisors coming in the 2024 academic year. Check out where we're heading next!

Officer Candidate Guide Available

Interested candidates can fill out the candidate guide form and will receive a notification email with a link to download the guide. Applications are due by March 1, 2024.

Chapter Campaign Winners

DECA members are experiencing the difference, with an impressive number of chapters completing their campaigns. Congratulations to all participating chapters!

NPCF Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge Webinar

Join the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation on January 9, 2024 to learn more about the Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow Challenge and get your questions answered.

Amazon/INTA Unreal Campaign Video Challenge

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The Unreal Campaign Video Challenge gives students the opportunity to speak directly to their peers about the dangers of counterfeit products. Submissions are due by January 19, 2024.

Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge

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The Knowledge Matters Digital Presentation Skills Challenge will test your skills at creating and delivering a digital presentation. Submissions are due by January 31, 2024.

Auction Marketing Campaign Challenge

Develop a campaign for a full estate sale that will utilize the live auction method and include both real estate and personal property with the National Auction Association. Submissions are due by February 1, 2024.

Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge

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Do you have what it takes to be a successful social media marketing professional? Find out with the Stukent Social Media Marketing Challenge! Registration is now open, 

and competition begins on February 1, 2024.

MDA Disability Is Diversity Challenge

Create a focused Disability Is Diversity presentation that highlights the obstacles and experiences of navigating an educational environment with differing abilities. Submissions are due by February 16, 2024.

DECA Guide

Explore this year’s learning programs, access competitive event guidelines and so much more!

Calendar of Events

Mark your calendars for the exciting DECA conferences and programs coming your way in 2024.

Advisor Resources

Use the advisor resource center for student activities and advisor professional learning modules.

• January 9 - One DECA Call
• January 11 - School-based Enterprise Certification Documentation Due
• January 12 - Student Scholarship Applications Due
• January 16-26 - Virtual Business Challenge Round 2
• January 19 - Amazon/INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge Entries Due + Voting Begins
• January 20 - NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Leadership Grant Applications Due
• January 26 - Amazon/INTA Unreal Campaign Challenge Voting Ends