Since 2013, Beauty Changes Lives has awarded over $7.5 million through over 1,000 scholarships to students and licensed professionals in: cosmetology, barbering, nails, makeup, massage and esthetics.

FALL 2023 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

ScholarshipSponsored ByProgram TypeApplication TypeAwardWinners Each RoundPrerequisiteApplication DatesLearn More
“Inspiration through Education” ScholarshipL’Oréal ProfessionnelCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program. September 1 – November 1, 2023
Elevate Salon Institute ScholarshipL’Oréal ProfessionnelCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in an Elevate Salon Institute cosmetology program.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“Empowering Diversity” ScholarshipL’Oréal ProfessionnelL’Oréal ProfessionnelVideo Submission$5,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program and identify as a person of color.September 1 – November 1, 2023
Sage Michaela Lucas “Timing is Everything” ScholarshipCircadiaEstheticsVideo Submission$5,0003Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a program and identify as a person of color.September 1 – November 1, 2023
Experts in WaxEuropean Wax CenterCosmetology or EstheticsVideo Submission$3,0004Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a programSeptember 1 – November 1, 2023
“The Passion to Succeed” ScholarshipThe Jerry Alexander Gorman FoundationEsthetics and Nail TechnologyVideo Submission$3,5002Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a programSeptember 1 – November 1, 2023
“Round Yourself in Color” ScholarshipOPI ProfessionalNailsVideo Submission$3,0002Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a programSeptember 1 – November 1, 2023
Future Industry ProfessionalsDermalogicaEstheticsVideo Submission$5,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program that leads to licensure in the US.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“Diversity in Esthetics”(All Schools)PCA SkinEstheticsVideo Submission$2,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program that leads to licensure in the US.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“Diversity in Esthetics”(PCA Partner School)PCA SkinEstheticsVideo Submission$5,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a PCA Partner School in the US.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“Look, Feel and Be Your True Self”WellaCosmetologyVideo Submission$6,0001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in an cosmetology program that leads to licensure in the US.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“The Passion To Succeed”Jerry Alexander Gorman FoundationCosmetology, Barbering, and Hair DesignVideo Submission$6,5001Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a cosmetology, barbering or hair design program that leads to licensure in the US.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“Defy Impossible”Kate Somerville + Foster NationEstheticsVideo Submissionup to $20,0001Applicants must have spent any length of time in the foster care system before the age of 18 in the state of California. 
Must plan to enroll in an esthetics program at a licensed training school or program that leads to licensure. 
September 1 – November 1, 2023
“friend to hair” BIPOC amikaCosmetologyVideo Submission1 x $15,000
2 x $5,000
3This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. Applicants must identify as Black, Indigenous, and a Person of Color.September 1 – November 1, 2023
“friend to hair” LGBTQIA+amikaCosmetologyVideo Submission1 x $15,000
2 x $5,000
3This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. Applicants must identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.September 1 – November 1, 2023
Environmental BeautyGreen Circle SalonsCosmetology & BarberingVideo Submission$4,0002This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. September 1 – November 1, 2023
The Darby Project LGBTQIA+The Darby ProjectCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0002This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. Applicants must identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.September 1 – November 1, 2023
Courage To DreamMoroccanoilCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0003This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. September 1 – November 1, 2023
Cultivating ConfidenceMoroccanoilCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0002This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. September 1 – November 1, 2023
Sugarlash PROSugarlash PROCosmetology or EstheticsVideo Submission$1,500/additional $1,000 if winner is from a partner school1This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology or esthetics program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. September 1 – November 1, 2023
Nourish & ShineJCS BeautyCosmetologyVideo Submission$5,0002This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school in the U.S. Applicants must identify as Black, Indigenous, and a Person of Color.September 1 – November 1, 2023

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