Johnson & Wales, America's Career University®, has enjoyed an affiliation with DECA and Delta Epsilon Chi since 1981. There are more than 5,000 institutional members at our campuses university-wide.

The University offers associate and bachelor's degrees in business, hospitality, culinary arts, foodservice and technology at its campuses located in Providence, Rhode Island; North Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Charlotte, North Carolina. To find out more about Johnson & Wales and DECA, click below

Scholarship Application

Student Scholarships:

Ranging from $500 up to full tuition and renewable for up to four years
Last year, the University awarded more than $7 million in scholarships to members of DECA
To qualify for a scholarship students simply complete an admissions application and indicate their membership. A scholarship award report will appear in his/her admissions decision letter.
Application deadline for full tuition scholarships is February 1st

Connect To Careers with Johnson & Wales University & DECA

Special Recognition of Johnson & Wales University by DECA:

DECA's Partners for Excellence - Corporate Investor
National Advisory Board member since 1981
Awarded with the 25 Years of Service Award in 2006
Initiated instructional membership for college division

Objectives for Partnership:

 Promote educational & scholarship opportunities


Chapter Membership:

Over 5,000 institutional members in J&W's Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) chapters university-wide.
Regional and international conferences
Leadership and professional development
Community Service and fund-raising initiatives

Partnership Activities:

Conference sponsor
Hosts meal functions at regional and international conferences
Exhibits at the state, regional and international conferences
Advertises in DECA publications
Recruits alumni for judges at international conference
Provides workshops at conferences
Sponsored the State Officer Leadership Institute
Attends NAB Meeting
Serves the NAB Executive Committee

Link to Johnson & Wales University
Scholarship Application
DECA's National Advisory Board