Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
US, International
Discipline
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Business Management
Judging Format
Scoring based, Jurors type, Criteria based: Judging based on Rating Sheets, judge's raw score, and exam score
Entries
300000+
Percent Awarded
Undisclosed
Registration Cost
Competitive Experience (INDIVIDUAL)
$500
Competitive Experience (TEAM)
$2,000
Important Dates
ICDC Competitor Membership Deadline
February 15, 2026
ICDC-Qualifying Prepared Event Submissions Due
April 08, 2026
DECA Competitive Events provide high school students with practical experience in business fields like marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Students choose from various events, including written business proposals, prepared or impromptu public speaking, and taking a cluster exam, with performance judged by industry professionals. The path to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) begins with local and state-level competitions. Participation in DECA requires membership and is highly structured, aimed at preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. It is a commitment that involves both testing knowledge and demonstrating real-world business skills.
Over $200,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) (strictly merit-based)
ICDC Travel Scholarships, Provided by the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Army ROTC Scholarships, Provided by the Army ROTC
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