Competition

Bring the Business

Collegiate DECA’s Competitive Events Program allows students to put their experience, skills and knowledge to the test while representing their college or university.

Collegiate Guide

Everything You Need to Know

The Collegiate DECA Guide provides all the information and updates you need to have a successful year.

Resources

Scholarships

DECA’s scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships to high school and college DECA members at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year.

Where for 2027?

State Competition - TBD

TBD

Internationals - Austin, TX

April 9th - 12th

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2026 Competition Highlights

State - Kennewick, WA

All of our competitors placed in the top 3 of their perspective categories!

Kayleigh - 1st - Travel and Tourism
Gabrielle - 1st - Sales Management and Leadership
Sammy - 1st - Hotel and Lodging
Alexa - 1st - Financial Accounting

Den - 1st - Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

Mia - 1st - HR Management

Christopher - 2nd - HR Management

Madeleine - 2nd - Marketing Management

Philomene & Caitrin - 1st - Team Business-to-Business Marketing

Internationals - Louisville, KY

Five of our competitors travelled to Louisville, KY and competed at the highest level. Of those five, one shined brighter than all the rest. In her final year, after 7 years in DECA, she became the ICDC champion in her event!

Gabrielle placed 1st in Sales Management and Leadership!