Scholarships

ARNOLD M. MILLER | FIND-A-WAY COSMETOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

Arnie M. Miller had a “Find-A-Way” Attitude in business and his life. Whatever the challenge, he always found a “way to make it happen”! “Can’t do” wasn’t in his vocabulary. If you have a “Find-A-Way Attitude” in your life and career, this is the scholarship for you.

Scholarship
One (1) Tuition Scholarship, up to $15,000

Summer 2024 season open from June 1 – August 31, 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

• This Scholarship is open to new and current students enrolled in a cosmetology program to qualify for these scholarships.
• Students must provide proof of acceptance and/or proof of attendance at an accredited school or institution.
• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school or institution.

Application Requirements

1. Application must include three (3) photos of your artistic work on a mannequin, client or friends and family showing your creative abilities.
2. Submit a 3-minute MAXIMUM, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:

• Describe your creative vision for the photos of your work.
• Tell us about a time that you exhibited a “Find-A-Way Attitude” where you had to think outside of the box to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
• Tell us why having a “Find-A-Way Attitude” will help advance your cosmetology career.

This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation.

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SYDELL & ARNOLD MILLER | ART OF HAIRCOLORING SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

Haircoloring is one of the most creative and exciting services salons offer. It’s also a great way to express your creative vision and artistic skills. This scholarship is for students that love hair coloring. Show our judges your three (3) favorite hair coloring techniques for a chance to win this scholarship category.

Scholarship
One (1) Tuition Scholarship, up to $5,000

Summer 2024 season opens from June 1 – August 31.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school/institution.
• This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school/institution in the United States.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in a cosmetology program an accredited school/institution. You must upload either an enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report from an accredited school
2. Application must upload three (3) photos of your artistic HAIRCOLORING work on a mannequin, client or friends and family showing your creative abilities.
3. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:

• Please describe your creative vision for the photos of your work and why haircoloring is your passion.
• What are the top three reasons you’ve decided to pursue a career in beauty?
• How will receiving this scholarship impact your life?

This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation. 

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SYDELL & ARNOLD MILLER FAMILY | ART OF HAIRDRESSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

Do you love the art of dressing hair? The “Art of Hairdressing” is an artistic scholarship offered this year. If you enjoy bridal, prom styling or special occasion hair, show our judges your favorite 3 looks for an opportunity to win this scholarship.

Scholarship

One (1) Tuition Scholarship, up to $5,000.

Summer 2024 season open from June 1 – August 31.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school/institution.
• This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school/institution in the United States.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in a cosmetology program an accredited school/institution. You must upload either an enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report from an accredited school
2. Application must upload three (3) photos of your artistic hairdressing work on a mannequin, client or friends and family showing your creative abilities.
3. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:

• Please describe your creative vision for the photos of your work and why hairdressing is your passion.
• What are the top three reasons you’ve decided to pursue a career in beauty?
• How will receiving this scholarship impact your life?

This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation.

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SYDELL MILLER | TOTAL IMAGE ESTHETICS SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

Sydell Miller was the first beauty industry executive to believe “beauty didn’t stop at the hairline.” Her Total Image Consulting Program was the Salon Owner’s guide to success in professional esthetics. If you believe in “Total Image” beauty and love skincare and cosmetics this is the scholarship category for you. Learn about Sydell’s career highlights here.

Scholarship
Two (2) Tuition Scholarships, up to $7,500

Summer 2024 season open from June 1 – August 31.

Eligibility Requirements 

• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school/institution.
• This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in an esthetics program that leads to licensure at an accredited school/institution in the United States.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in an esthetics program an accredited school/institution. You must upload either an enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report from an accredited school
2. Application must include two (2) before-and-after photos of an esthetics treatment, make-up application, or eyebrow cleanup.
3. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:

• Please describe your creative vision for the photos of your work and why esthetics is your passion.
• Tell us about the moment when you were absolutely certain that a career in esthetics was your calling. What challenges did you overcome to get here?
• How will receiving this scholarship impact your life?

This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation.

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Dermalogica “Future Industry Professionals” | Esthetics (BIPOC) Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

Dermalogica is continuing its support of the beauty industry by generously funding Esthetics Scholarship for the third year in a row. For nearly 40 years, Dermalogica has empowered skin therapists to unleash their potential. Founded by Jane Wurwand out of a desire to provide best-in-class products, education, and training in the professional skin care industry, Dermalogica today trains 100,000 skin therapists per year and is the #1 choice of skin professionals worldwide. Through a commitment to education, personalization, and human touch, plus science-driven formulas, Dermalogica champions skin health, not beauty.

The Future Industry Professionals Esthetics Scholarship is open to students who are newly accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica partner school, and identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color. The esthetics student scholarship will be awarded through Beauty Changes Lives.

Award Amount | # of Recipients

One (1) $5,000 for the Summer  season, open June 1 – August 31, 2024.

Applicant Qualifications

• The applicants must identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)
• Must be a currently enrolled (or a newly accepted student) in a Dermalogica Partner School, leading to licensure in the U.S.
• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school/institution.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment from an esthetics program by uploading your: progress report, or official acceptance letter from a Dermalogica Partner school.
2. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions (if the video exceeds the 3-minute requirement the application will be declined):

• Describe how receiving this scholarship would impact your life. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
• Why is esthetics your passion? How has your experience with your own skin shaped your passion?
• How will you use your career in esthetics to benefit your community?

*Make sure to check whether your school is a Dermalogica partner school, before beginning the application.

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SYDELL & ARNOLD MILLER FOUNDATION | ART OF HAIRCUTTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: August 31, 2024

The “Art of Haircutting” scholarship is for students that love hair cutting, the true architecture aspect of cosmetology. Show our judges your three favorite haircuts for a chance to win this exciting scholarship category.

Scholarship
One (1) Tuition Scholarship, up to $5,000

Summer 2024 Season from June 1 – August 31.

Eligibility Requirements 

• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school/institution.
• This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology program that leads to licensure at an accredited school/institution in the United States.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in a cosmetology program an accredited school/institution. You must upload either an enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report from an accredited school
2. Application must upload three (3) photos of your artistic hair cutting work on a mannequin, client or friends and family showing your creative abilities.
3. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:

• Please describe your creative vision for the photos of your work and why haircutting is your passion.
• What are the top three reasons you’ve decided to pursue a career in beauty?
• How will receiving this scholarship impact your life?

Apply Here