Business-minded students are taking charge of their academic and professional careers through programs like DECA. Since 2008, Publix has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 92 associates involved in DECA. The scholarships are based on associates’ Publix experiences, scholastic records, DECA activities, leadership abilities and community involvement.

Join us in congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients!

Colin Carpenter, PT Customer Service Staff, Charlotte Division, #1031, Franklin, Tenn.

Zy’Keria Gamble, PT Cashier, Miami Division, #1395, Palm Beach, Fla.

Madyson Matthews, PT Cashier, Lakeland Division, #1357, Clermont, Fla.

Kristina Parimucha, PT Pharmacy Technician, Jacksonville Division, #1667, Saint Johns, Fla.

Connie Wang, PT Bakery Clerk, Atlanta Division, #565, Suwanee, Ga.

About DECA
Founded in 1946, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs currently in high schools and colleges around the world for careers in fields like marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

The 4 components of DECA’s comprehensive learning program are classroom instruction, applied learning, competition and connection to businesses. DECA helps the next generation of students become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible and experienced leaders.

Scholarship opportunities
Visit the Scholarship Opportunities on PASSport to learn more about DECA and other scholarships Publix offers.