Since 2008, Publix has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 5 high school associates involved in DECA. The scholarships are based on associates’ Publix experiences, academic records, DECA activities, leadership abilities and community involvement.
Join us in congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients!
Charlotte Division
Front Service Clerk Caleb Kim, #512, Lexington, S.C.
Miami Division
Front Service Clerk Nathalia Davis, #637, Coconut Creek, Fla.
Miami Division
Produce Clerk Astin Volsteedt, #703, Plantation, Fla.
Atlanta Division
Cashier Marisol Estrada, #753, Smyrna, Ga.
Atlanta Division
Cashier JaMyra Patrick, #1294, Auburn, Ala.
About DECA
Founded in 1946, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in high schools and colleges around the world for careers in fields like marketing, finance, hospitality and management. The organization helps the next generation of students become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible and experienced leaders.
Currently, DECA has more than 245,000 student members, teacher advisors, alumni and professionals around the globe. DECA is organized into unique student divisions, each with programs designed to address its members’ learning styles, interests and focus. The 4 components of DECA’s comprehensive learning program are classroom instruction, applied learning, competition and connection to businesses.
Scholarship opportunities
Visit the Scholarship Opportunities page on PASSport to learn more about DECA and other scholarships Publix offers.
