Exclusive Cosmetology Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
Apply below to exclusive cosmetology scholarships and grants with upcoming deadlines. New opportunities added regularly.
Clarence Penny Jr Memorial ScholarshipFunded by
Next Generation FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor Clarence’s memory by helping current or aspiring cosmetology students finance their education and pursue the career of their dreams.Funded byNext Generation FoundationThis scholarship seeks to honor Clarence’s memory by helping current or aspiring cosmetology students finance their education and pursue the career of their dreams.Education level
Undergraduate, High SchoolAmount
$1,500Scholarships awarded
3 winnersDeadline
Apr 30, 20221
WiseGeek Cosmetology No-Essay ScholarshipFunded by
wiseGEEKIn ReviewThis scholarship exists to help students get past financial barriers toward their aspirations in cosmetology and the beauty industry.Funded bywiseGEEKIn ReviewThis scholarship exists to help students get past financial barriers toward their aspirations in cosmetology and the beauty industry.Education level
AnyAmount
$500Scholarships awarded
1 winnerDeadline
Dec 1, 20212
Private Label Diversity in Cosmetology ScholarshipFunded by
Private LabelAwardedThis scholarship will support one Black hairstylist attending or planning to attend cosmetology school and has large ambitions for their future in the hair industry!Funded byPrivate LabelAwardedThis scholarship will support one Black hairstylist attending or planning to attend cosmetology school and has large ambitions for their future in the hair industry!Education level
Undergraduate, High SchoolAmount
$3,126Scholarships awarded
1 winner every 3 monthsNext Deadline
Apr 30, 20213
Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — High School AwardFunded by
Bold.orgAwardedThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Funded byBold.orgAwardedThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Education level
High SchoolAmount
$500Scholarships awarded
1 winnerDeadline
Jun 30, 20214
Cosmetology No-Essay Scholarship — Adult Learner AwardFunded byBold.orgAwardedThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Funded byBold.orgAwardedThis scholarship will support residents from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, or Idaho who are interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field.Education level
AnyAmount
$500Scholarships awarded
1 winnerDeadline
Jun 30, 20215
About cosmetology scholarships
The cosmetology sector is growing at an astonishingly fast rate. Whether you want to become an esthetician, massage therapist, hairstylist, or something else, there is no better time to start than right now!
Massage therapists are in the highest demand and estheticians are not far behind with the Bureau of Labor Statistics expecting a 21% and 17% growth, respectively, between 2019-2029.
Enrollment in cosmetology school costs anywhere between $6,000-$10,000, depending on a variety of factors. From Aveda Institutes to Paul Mitchell schools, there are plenty of amazing beauty programs that will provide you with the necessary skills to succeed in this industry. Scholarships and grants are a great option for students looking to fund their education in cosmetology.
To make things easier for you, we’ve assembled this scholarship list exclusively for aspiring cosmetologists. These scholarships are unique to Bold.org and will not be found anywhere else. Choose any featured scholarship and begin applying today!