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Sonya Dismuke Memorial Scholarship

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$1,000

deadline Due: January 9, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Sonya Dismuke Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in January, offers numerous awards of $1000 each.

Description

Southern Region DECA awards the Sonya Dismuke Memorial Scholarship to DECA members who intend to pursue a course of study in entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management or marketing and are members of the DECA region. All grade levels, from high school freshmen to Collegiate DECA members, are welcome to apply. Unless the scholarship application specifically requires a grade level or collegiate, students can assume that all members can apply. Scholarships are awarded based on DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and academic performance. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.