Despite recent strides toward equality, people of color remain underrepresented in the beauty industry.
From majority-white estheticians and models to few haircare options to the limited makeup shades available for BIPOC consumers, there is significant progress left to be made in cosmetology.
Presented by the Vitality Institute and The Brown Skin Agenda, this scholarship seeks to support students of color as they pursue certification and careers in cosmetology. The agenda’s mission is to provide safe and effective guidance from an esteemed panel of physicians and other experts so that ALL skin care professionals can confidently treat skin of color and ALL patients can feel confident.
Any BIPOC student who is pursuing a career as an esthetician or in the cosmetology industry may apply for this scholarship.
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The application deadline is Jul 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 15, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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