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PBA LIFETIME MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP

Application deadline is March 31, 2024

Five scholarships valued at $1,000 will be awarded in 2024.

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

Five (5) 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 2024.

PBA honors Lifetime Members is through educational scholarships. These scholarships celebrate the spirit of commitment to the association, which has been demonstrated by the Lifetime Member through fostering the advancement and education of individual members.

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

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MILADY RISE SCHOLARSHIP

Application deadline is May 15, 2024

Ten (10) – $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:

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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2024 Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2024
Winning applicants will be notified by June 30, 2024

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.

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH HAIRDRESSING

Shaping Futures’ mission is to empower. Born from a project in 2008, Shaping Futures has evolved into a global initiative within over 33 countries, helping teach new skill sets for participants, to be able learn a craft and support themselves. We are excited to be able to offer Shaping Futures to our future hairstylists in USA; scholarships to assist with schooling, along with support and mentorship, including continued educational seminars and trainings. Creative, compassionate, exciting, and empowered, that is the Schwarzkopf Professional way.

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.

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2024 Moroccanoil Student Scholarship

Deadline: July 31, 2024
Winning applicants will be notified by September 15, 2024

Moroccanoil began with the simple wish to share the transformative powers of argan oil with women around the world. To this day, every one of their hair, body, and professional haircolor products is infused with argan oil—their signature ingredient. Moroccanoil is proud to sponsor this scholarship.

A total of five (5) – $5,000 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:
• Be currently enrolled in a cosmetology program in the US resulting in a cosmetology license. Continuing education programs or students with an existing cosmetology license do not qualify.
• Submit a Letter of Recommendation – ask an instructor or employer to speak to your potential with a letter of recommendation.
• Submit a resume highlighting your skills, experience and what sets you apart in the beauty industry.

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MY SALON Suite Student Scholarship

Application deadline is August 15, 2024

Ten (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2024. The program supports those students pursuing careers in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails and massage by providing tuition assistance when applying for school.

We believe in the beauty of giving back at MY SALON Suite and giving back to the future of our industry has a greater meaning to our company.

Applicants are required to complete the application in full to be considered for this scholarship. Eligibility requirements are as follows. Student applicant must:

• Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll in a cosmetology, barber, esthetics, nail technology or massage therapy program in the US resulting in a license (where applicable). Continuing education programs or students with an existing industry profession license do not qualify.
• Complete the application below in full.

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Rosy Salon Software Scholarship

Application deadline is October 1, 2024

Two $250 scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in a cosmetology, barber or esthetics program in the US or Canada resulting in a cosmetology, barber or esthetics license.

To show their dedication to diversity, inclusivity, and bettering the lives of others, Rosy Salon Software is awarding at least half of all scholarships to minority students.

Two (2) scholarship recipients will be chosen and notified by email. Scholarship funds awarded must be used within one year of being awarded. All scholarships are funded by Rosy Salon Software 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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Sponsor A Scholarship

Sponsoring a scholarship is a great way to show your brand’s support and commitment to educational opportunities. This unique marketing opportunity is also tax deductible. Find out how to sponsor a scholarship by contacting Rachel Molepske, at rachel@probeauty.org or 480.455.3453.

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