Students
The Illinois Foundation for Marketing Education exists to help you maximize your DECA experience. We’re here to provide you access to exclusive learning events, connections to the Chicagoland business community, and scholarship opportunities.
2013 Scholarships and Frank Vignola Award
Scholarship applications are due February 18, 2013.
Vignola Award Application 2013
Congratulations to the 2012 scholarship recipients!
Twelve finalists were interviewed at Illinois DECA’s State Career Development Conference. Six $1,000 scholarships were awarded to the following exceptional candidates:
Daniel Bednarczyk, Elmwood Park High School
Nicole Pushka, Naperville Central High School
Kendall Maxwell, Naperville Central High School
Ravi Baidya, Naperville Central High School
Anderson Tien, Naperville North High School
Lauren Groody, Vernon Hills High School
TJ Sell Named 2012 Frank Vignola Award Recipient
Congratulations to TJ Sell from Belvidere High School who was selected as the 2012 Frank Vignola Award recipient. The Illinois Foundation for Marketing Education established the Frank Vignola Achievement Award in honor of a positive-thinking retailer who tirelessly supported the IFME. The award is presented to an Illinois DECA member who has made the greatest scholastic, social and career improvement during his or her course high school academic career.