The Sage Michaela Lucas Timing is Everything scholarship is generously funded by Circadia, a pioneer in the science of chronobiology and skincare. The Sage Michaela Lucas Timing is Everything award celebrates diversity, inclusivity and affirmation. 

The scholarship is open to esthetics students enrolled in an accredited program and who identify as black, indigenous or persons of color (BIPOC). The scholarship grant targets esthetic students pursuing a career in aesthetics, skincare formulation and/or cosmetic chemistry.

Award Amount: Five $5,000 tuition scholarships will be awarded annually in 2021 and 2022.

Award Timing:

• The next three (3) for our fall 2021 season open from September 1 – November 30, 2021.

Applicant Qualifications:

• The applicants must identify as a person of color to qualify: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or person of color)
• This scholarship is open to new or currently enrolled students in an esthetics program that leads to licensure in the U.S. or Canada.
• Applicants must submit proof of enrollment for an Esthetics program by uploading and acceptance letter, progress report, or official letter from your school.

Judging: A panel of judges representing the professional skincare sector will evaluate awardees’ video submissions and select winners.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete the online application and submit proof of enrollment for an esthetics program by uploading a legible copy of: acceptance letter, progress report, or official letter from your school (must include name of school and your first and last name).
2. Submit answers to questions (a) (b) and (c) via a 3 minute (maximum) video:

A.)If you were to win this scholarship, how do you plan to “pay it forward” once they have entered the industry to inspire the next generation of BIPOC hopefuls who have similar goals?

B.) Name a person in the beauty industry that you know personally or follow on social media that motivates you or positively impacts you to stay committed to your dreams despite obstacles. Explain what is it about their story that gives you the most hope in your own career?

C.) Describe challenges you have overcome or life changing situations that turned to valuable lessons. What did you learn about yourself and how did you grow from these situations?