Brenda Clark Memorial Scholarship

The Brenda Clark Memorial Scholarship is a Central Region DECA scholarship, which will be awarded to Central Region DECA members who intend to pursue a course of study in entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, management, or marketing. Scholarships are awarded based on DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service, and academic performance. All grade levels, from high school freshmen to collegiate students, are welcome to apply. Unless the scholarship application specifically requires a grade level or collegiate, you can assume that all members can apply. Three letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. Applications for the 2025-2026 scholarship window are open through January 9, 2026. Applicants will be required to upload a transcript and get three letters of recommendation. Two scholarships are awarded at $1,000 each.