Scholarship Opportunities

Application deadline: October 29, 2025

Four (4) – PBA licensed professional recipients will be awarded participation in “The Art of Fundamentals” class taking place November 9-10, 2025. The live, online class is valued at $495 and provided by Vivienne Mackinder and administered by PBA Charities.

The scholarship recipient must be at least 18 years of age and a PBA Member in good standing at the times of scholarship application and award and must be a licensed cosmetologist and a current Business of One or Licensed Professional Member of PBA.

This is your chance for real-time education and coaching from industry icon, Vivienne Mackinder. For more information on “The Art of Fundamentals”, click here.

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Deadline: October 31, 2025
Winning applicants will be notified by December 15, 2025

A total of five (5) – $2,000 recipients will be chosen.

Applicants are required to complete the application in full to be considered for this scholarship. Eligibility requirements are as follows. Student applicant must:
• A student who is currently enrolled in an accredited cosmetology program in the US resulting in a cosmetology license. Continuing education programs or students with an existing cosmetology license do not qualify.
• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program at the accredited school or institution
• Be able to demonstrate a financial need
• Submit a letter of recommendation from an educator or employer.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

More than 120 years ago, the German chemist and pharmacist Hans Schwarzkopf laid the foundations for a brand that has been at the forefront of innovation ever since. Combining quality ingredients and the latest haircare technology, reliability, expertise, and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of everything that Schwarzkopf Professional does and stands for.

Application deadline is November 15, 2025
Winning applicants will be notified by January 1, 2026

Five (5) – $500 scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in school (5) and active licensed professionals (5). Winners will be chosen and notified by email. Scholarship funds awarded must be used within six months of being awarded.

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:

• Milady RISE Certified in Client Well-Being & Safety (students at Milady RISE Partner schools get free access)
• Currently enrolled in school (and in good standing) OR a licensed professional currently working as a beauty/wellness professional in Cosmetology, Nail Tech, Barbering, Esthetics, or Massage.
• Must complete the application in its entirety.

All scholarships are funded by Milady and administered by the Professional Beauty Association Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the PBA Chair. All scholarship awards are final.

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Application deadline is March 31, 2026

Six (6) scholarships valued at $500 will be awarded.

Scholarships will be awarded to current PBA Licensed Professional and Student Members to use towards continuing education or cosmetology school.

Six (6) scholarship recipients will be chosen and notified by email. All scholarships are funded by The Joseph L Weir Trust and administered by the PBA Charities. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the PBA Chair. All scholarship awards are final. Scholarship funds awarded must be used in 2025.

PBA honors the legacy of Joseph L. Weir through educational scholarships. These scholarships celebrate the spirit of commitment to the association, which has been demonstrated by Joseph L. Weir through fostering the advancement and education of individual members.

The PBA Joseph L. Weir Scholarship is made available because of the Joseph L. Weir Trust.

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