Scholarship Opportunities
Top teams and individuals will have the opportunity to earn scholarship money at the state and national level competitions.
State competition scholarship opportunities:
1st place teams - $1,500/each member
2nd place teams - $1,250/each member
3rd place teams $1,000/each member
1st place individual overall in Varsity, Scholastic + Honors - $2,500/each
2nd place individual overall in Varsity, Scholastic + Honors - $2,000/each
3rd place individual overall in Varsity, Scholastic + Honors - $1,500/each
4th place individual overall in Varsity, Scholastic + Honors - $1,000/each
5th place individual overall in Varsity, Scholastic + Honors - $500/each
GPA multiplier
This course counts as an AP class toward GPA with a 1.2 multiplier.
Interviewing skills
Decathletes are trained in professional interviewing skills including: interpersonal, listening and response skills, manner, appearance, and body language. Preparation for this event has helped numerous Decathletes be more successful in college, scholarship and job interviews.
Public speaking skills
Decathletes are trained in prepared and impromptu speech events, which include practicing skills in presentation, enunciation and speaking speed, confident delivery, body language and gestures, and appropriate eye contact. Preparation for these events help Decathletes gain a self of self-assurance and confidence in presenting to groups.