K. Scholarship Information
· Information/Scholarships Available 2-3
· Application Procedures 4
· Application 5-6
· Expense and Resource Worksheet 7
· Grading System 8
· Screening Evaluation 9
· International Scholarship Information 10
· National Scholarship Information 11
· Scholarship Sponsors 12
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North Carolina DECA
T Carl Brown Scholarship Program
North Carolina DECA members established a fund in the late sixties to honor T Carl Brown, former State Supervisor for Marketing Education, and to provide scholarships for Marketing Education students to continue their education. Many students, Marketing Education teachers, businesses, and individuals have continued to build the fund since that time.
The number of scholarships awarded each year will be determined by the amount of funds available for allocation and the number of students eligible (only the interest on the money in the scholarship account is awarded annually for T Carl Brown Scholarships).
Under the T Carl Brown Scholarship program, several additional scholarships are also awarded annually. They are given by specific companies/organizations for specific purposes.
Who is eligible?:
Any Marketing Education student who is a member of NC DECA, who is graduating high school, and who plans to prepare for a career in marketing or in teaching Marketing Education will be eligible to compete for T Carl Brown scholarships. The student may enter any post-secondary school of choice which prepares one for a career in marketing. This may be a technical institute, community college, a four-year college, university, or private vocational school.
The NC Marketing Education Board of Directors has established the number of applicants from a school is limited to no more than two per Marketing Education Coordinator in any year. A teacher may only recommend students in his/her classroom. Teachers cannot use the “slots” of colleagues to submit additional students. Scholarships are not renewable.
How recipients are selected:
Persons to receive scholarships are selected on the basis of merit by the NC DECA Scholarship Selection Committee. Obviously, persons must achieve in a manner which merits acceptance by the intended institution. Scores on standardized test, grades in high school courses required for college admission, as well as achievement in Workforce Development and leadership in NC DECA and community activities are considered.
Funds awarded:
The dollar amounts of scholarships are based on student need and the cost of the institution the student plans to enter. The Scholarship Committee decides the amount to be given for T Carl Brown Scholarship. Companies/organizations sponsoring scholarships designate the amount of their scholarships; the committee designates the amount of their scholarship; the committee designates the student recipients.
How funds are dispersed:
When a person is awarded a scholarship, the funds awarded are sent to the institution in which the student is enrolled and will be used to pay a part of expenses. No money is sent directly to an individual; thus, no funds will be spent on a person who does not actually attend an accredited institution. NC DECA reviews transcripts to ensure satisfactory performance before sending funds for future academic sessions.
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Scholarships Available
The following scholarships are available to students according to proposed college major and/or geographic residence. These scholarships are open to potential majors in Marketing, Management, Business Administration, or Marketing Education.
The T Carl Brown Scholarship Pool: This pool is a general fund available to all DECA members interested in the above-listed college majors.
Kings College: Available to students interested in attending Kings College; scholarship is designed for Kings College applicants only.
Art Institute of Charlotte: Available to students who plan on attending (Formerly American Business the Art Institute of Charlotte; scholarship is and Fashion Institute) only open to Art Institute of Charlotte applicants.
Sonya Williams Dismuke Scholarship: Available to students statewide who complete the T Carl Brown Scholarship Application based upon the availability of funds.
NC MEA Scholarship: Available to students statewide who complete the T Carl Brown Scholarship Application and their advisor is a NC Marketing Education Association (MEA) member.
NC DECA Foundation Scholarship Available to students statewide who complete the T Carl Brown Scholarship Application based upon the availability of funds.
Bryan School of Business & Economics Available to students attending the Bryan School of
Scholarship – UNC-Greensboro: Business & Economics interested in the college majors previously listed.
(This scholarship may be renewable for four year.)
Johnson & Wales University: Available to students attending Johnson & Wales University
Additional Johnson & Wales Scholarships:
Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series Scholarship Amounts:
Retail Merchandising Series First Place: $1000 Renewable
Hospitality Services Management (2-4) Second Place: $ 750 Renewable
Travel & Tourism Marketing Management (2-4) Third Place: $ 500 Renewable
Additionally, Pitt Community College will offer scholarships to first place winners in the following events at our state conference:
1. Advertising Campaign
2. Entrepreneurship Participating
3. Professional Selling Event
Students must attend Pitt Community College in order to receive these scholarship awards.
If a student wishes to take advantage of any of these scholarships, it is necessary to compile all information requested and submit by the postmark date listed on Schedule of Events. Check the appropriate scholarships for which consideration is requested.
DECA Scholarship Program
Application Procedures
1. Complete the T Carl Brown Scholarship Application.
A. Must be typed
B. Must be complete
2. Supply letters of recommendation from the following:
A. Marketing Education Coordinator
B. Training Sponsor (if applicable)
C. School Principal or Assistant Principal
D. Other reference (i.e., school counselor, personal reference)
3. Supply the most accurate transcript available (it may be the previous spring semester transcript) with an explanation of the grading system. Applicants must have at least an 80% overall average or a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for most scholarships. However, students interested in attending Kings College or Art Institute of Charlotte (formerly American Business and Fashion Institute) are encouraged to submit an application, even if their overall average does not meet the criteria given above. This will allow the scholarship committee to have more flexibility in making decisions and give students more opportunities.
4. Supply a complete list of academic honors, leadership positions, and awards.
5. Supply a list of anticipated expenses and resources by accurately completing the “Expense and Resource” Worksheet.
6. Send all materials together to the NC DECA office by the date listed in the Schedule of Events
· Late applications will not be reviewed!
· Incomplete applications will be disqualified!
Note: Up to 36 applicants will be interviewed for scholarship consideration. Prior to this interview, applicants will be screened using the evaluation form. All applicants will be notified by mail in February as to whether or not they will be interviewed.
Type all information. Place an X beside all scholarships for which you are applying.
Name XX T Carl Brown
School Art Institute of Charlotte
County NC DECA Foundation
DECA Advisor Johnson & Wales University
School Telephone Kings College
School Address (City, State, Zip) UNC-G Bryan School of Business
and Economics Scholarship
XX Sonya Williams Dismuke
Advisor E-mail Address NCMEA Scholarship (advisor must be member)
For eligibility see Scholarship Information
North Carolina DECA T Carl Brown Scholarship Application
Name
Last First Middle
Home Address Number and Street City Zip
Date of Birth Marital Status
Home Phone # E-mail Address:
1. Inclusive dates of active enrollment in Marketing Education and NC DECA
2. Offices held and committees served in DECA
3. List all DECA activities participated in while enrolled in Marketing Education
4. Other scholarships for which you are applying
5. Name of training station and description of job held while enrolled in Marketing Education (if applicable
North Carolina DECA
Scholarship Application, page 2
6. Name and address of institute you plan to attend
7. Write an essay outlining your aspirations and ambitions. (Use space below only.)
8. List any activities in which you will be involved at the state CDC other than applying for scholarship. (CBCE events, candidacy, etc)
9. I certify that all information given on this application and supporting data is correct. Should I be awarded a scholarship, I agree to give strict attention to my studies and the regulations of the institution. If I should fail to maintain a satisfactory record in my studies, change course objective from marketing, management, or Marketing Education, or violate any regulations, I agree to surrender all rights to the unused portion.
Signature of Applicant Date
Chapter Advisor:
I, , do hereby certify the information supplied by this applicant is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. My letter of recommendation is attached.
Signature of DECA Chapter Advisor Date
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Expense and Resource Worksheet
T Carl Brown Scholarship Program
Applicant
Occupation of Spouse Annual Income of Spouse
(if applicable) (if applicable)
All family income and resources: (include all income, investments, etc.)
Name and Address Age Occupation Taxable Income
Total number of members in family Total number in college next year
Total personal expenses for student for one full academic year (nine months):
Commuter Resident
a. Tuition and Fees $
b. Room
c. Board
d. Books and Supplies _
e. Clothing, linen and laundry
f. Recreation and medical
g. Other personal expenses
h. Transportation TOTAL EXPENSES $
Total personal resources for student for one full academic year (nine months):
a. Resources from parents $
b. Grants or scholarships (list name/amount)
c. Savings from summer earnings
d. Potential part-time earnings
e. Potential summer earnings
f. Social Security benefits
g. Education loans
h. Other sources (List)
TOTAL RESOURCES $
Signature of Certification
Parent or Guardian School Principal or Assistant Principal
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No:
(NC DECA use only)
T Carl Brown Scholarship Program
Grading System
Name
Grade Point Average:
Year to Date
High School Cumulative
Class Rank out of
School's Grade Point System (4 point, 5 point, etc.) with explanation of grading
If you have taken a college entrance exam, circle which one:
ACT SAT
Scores (if applicable):
MATH
VERBAL
Signature Person Completing Form Title
(Preferably Guidance Counselor)
Name No
(NC DECA use only)
T Carl Brown Scholarship Program
Screening Evaluation
1. Career Objective:
Marketing or Marketing Business related Not closely Education related such as finance, related to
accounting business
2. DECA Participation:
Extensive national, state, Moderate participation Low on most
district and local on most levels levels
participation, including
leadership positions
3. School/Community Activities:
Extensive involvement in Moderate involvement Little involvement
school and community in school and community in school and
activities activities community
4. Need:
Great financial need Moderate financial need; Little need;
adequate resources substantial
resources
5. Academic Standing:
GPA
SAT/ACT Scores
Class Rank
6. Appearance
7. Attitude
All of these factors play a part in determining those individuals whom will be awarded scholarships. The final decision lies with the members of the scholarship committee.
International DECA Scholarships
DECA's scholarship program provides over $300,000 in scholarships at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) each year. Many corporate partners of DECA provide scholarships through the DECA Scholarship Program. DECA Inc. administers the program based on guidelines set by the donor. DECA scholarships are strictly merit based.
Examples of companies or organizations that partner with DECA to provide scholarships to DECA members include:
/ The Don DeBolt scholarship provides two (2) $2,000 scholarships, awarded to DECA members who have an interest in pursuing franchising and entrepreneurship course of study./ Finish Line provides fifteen (15) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA/Collegiate DECA members who are Finish Line associates.
/ Marriott International provides six (6) $1,500 scholarships to DECA members who have hospitality experience or interest.
/ NAPA provides nine (9) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA/Collegiate DECA members who are NAPA associates or have an interest in careers in the automotive industry.
/ NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are also members of NTHS.
/ Otis Spunkmeyer provides ten (10) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who work in their school stores and sell Otis Spunkmeyer products.
/ Publix provides seven (7) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are associates of Publix.
/ Safeway provides ten (10) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are Safeway associates or associates of one of their brands (i.e. Vons, Dominick's, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Pavillion, Carrs).
/ Walgreens provides four (4) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who can show evidence of DECA activities, leadership ability, community involvement.
Chapter Advisors receive a scholarship packet in the fall mailing from National DECA. If you have any questions, please call National DECA at (703) 860-5000.
Detailed National DECA scholarship information can be found at deca.org. Click on high school and then click on Scholarships.
Each of these scholarships requires a separate application in order to be considered for the respective scholarship.
National DECA Scholarship
(Harry A Applegate Scholarship)
Any active member of DECA who intends to pursue a full-time, two-year or four-year course of study in marketing or Marketing Education and can show evidence of scholastic ability and financial need is eligible to apply for a National DECA Scholarship Award. The applicant may select any accredited post-high school institution or four-year college offering courses designed to prepare individuals for careers in marketing or Marketing Education.
Applications for this scholarship are submitted electronically directly to National DECA. www.deca.org
HARRY APPLEGATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Harry Applegate Scholarship Program is a scholarship fund that corporate supporters contribute to, but the scholarship is actually in the company's name. Scholarships are awarded based on DECA/Collegiate DECA involvement, leadership ability, community service and grades.
NC DECA Possible Scholarship Sponsors
Art Institute of Charlotte
David Loughry, Director
Art Institute of Charlotte
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217-4536
(704) 523-3738
Kings Business College
Diane Ryon, Director of Admissions
Kings Business College
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 372-0266
Johnson and Wales University
Jan Jordan
Johnson and Wales University
1425 Landsford Road
Marshville, NC 28103
(704) 221-3966
NC MEA (Marketing Education Association)