Today’s Marketing Students – Tomorrow’s Leaders  

The Virginia DECA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to obtain contributions and to award scholarships to deserving marketing students who are members of Virginia DECA, in their pursuit of careers in marketing, management, finance, hospitality or Marketing Education.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, AND HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT

Virginia DECA is more than a high-school marketing student organization. It serves as a springboard for opportunity and growth for its almost 14,000 member throughout the state. The largest state association in the country, Virginia DECA helps marketing students prepare for careers in marketing, finance, and hospitality and management.

The Virginia DECA program is designed to create learning experiences that stretch beyond the traditional classroom experience.  DECA teachers understand what kind of experience is needed to be a successful leader.  That's why they work so hard to help students develop both personally and professionally by encouraging activities and employment experiences that help develop character, leadership, and a sense of obligation to their communities.


When Was the Foundation Established...

The Virginia DECA Foundation was established in 2003 to provide community support to marketing student as well as fund and award scholarship to DECA students. 

Did You Know…  

In 2010-2011:

Your contribution is tax deductible and will directly benefit Virginia DECA members and will ensure they receive the highest quality educational opportunities and a head-start on becoming tomorrow's leaders. 

Levels of Giving...

Diamond (10,000+)
Platinum ($5,000 - $9,999)
Gold ($1,000 - $4,999)
Silver ($500 - $999)
Bronze ($100 - $299)
Friends of the Foundation (Up to $99)

For a list of named scholarships and bios for each

For a list of 2008 Winners

For a list of 2009 Winners

For a list of 2010 Winners

For a list of 2011 Winners



 $1, 000 Scholarship Winners
 2009 - Moria Callahan, Chancellor High School
 2010 - Gregory Varley, Chantilly High School