Scholarship Opportunities

Application deadline is October 15, 2025
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email by December 1, 2025.

Aura Salonware is proud to present this scholarship. To be eligible, you must be a salon owner in business for less than 5 years with at least 3 W-2 employees in a commission-based salon. Additionally, you must complete an Aura Salonware demo using THIS LINK by the scholarship deadline. You will be required to submit a screenshot of your demo confirmation as part of the application below.

One (1) – $1000 scholarship recipient will be selected. The scholarship may be used towards:
• Upgrade business devices: computer, tablet, printer, etc.
• Stock up on salon inventory
• Salon renovations
• Apply toward business coach or CPA
• Photo session in the salon – headshots, team pics, etc.

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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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