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Bud Hartley Memorial Scholarship

Missouri DECA
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/5/2026

Bud Hartley Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of Missouri DECA, have participated in the internship component of marketing and cooperative education, and plan to attend college in any state.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to high school seniors who are members of Missouri DECA and have participated in the internship component of a marketing education or cooperative career education program.
  • Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited 2 or 4-year postsecondary institution in any state to continue their study of business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, or a related field.
  • Their adviser must submit a letter of recommendation that describes how the student's participation in the internship component of the educational program has impacted the student.
  • Students must submit an essay on how involvement in DECA and the internship specifically has made a difference in their life; another essay on their career plans and goals for the future; a list of honors, awards, and leadership positions through involvement in DECA and other schools, work, and community organizations; a list of volunteer service activities; transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation; and ACT or SAT scores.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MO
    Intended Area of Study
    Entrepreneurship, Marketing
    Affiliations
    DECA

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