Cosmetology/Beauty Scholarships

Higher Education | Scholarship Opportunities

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The Jerry Alexander Gorman Foundation

The scholarship will be awarded through the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation and is open to newly accepted or currently enrolled students in a cosmetology, hair design  or barbering that leads to licensure in the U.S. 

Link: Beauty Changes Lives Application Manager - Jerry Alexander Gorman Foundation Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barbering Scholarship Spring 2025

Deadline: 4/30/2025

Award Amount: $6,500


European Wax Center’s Cosmetology or Esthetics Student Scholarship

These scholarships help the recipients refine their skills, embrace a career in the personal care industry and become the experts we know they can be so they can help bring out the confidence in their clients.

Link: Beauty Changes Lives Application Manager - European Wax Center's "Experts in Wax " Esthetics/Cosmetology Student Scholarship Spring 2025

Deadline: 4/30/2025

Award Amount: $3,000


PCA Skin Scholarship

The PCA SKIN® “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship awards outstanding diverse students to encourage their selection of esthetics as a program of study and their ultimate entry into the profession.  If chosen, you'll be given funds to help pay for your esthetics program and receive exclusive professional development opportunities.

Link: Beauty Changes Lives Application Manager - PCA SKIN® “Diversity in Esthetics” Student Scholarship / Partner School Bonus 2025

Deadline: 4/30/2025

Award Amount: $2,000


L’Oreal Scholarship

The scholarship awards up to $5,000 in tuition funding for students enrolled or accepted in a cosmetology program at any accredited institution.

Link: Beauty Changes Lives Application Manager - L’Oréal Professionnel "Inspiration through Education" Cosmetology Student Scholarship - Spring 2025

Deadline: 4/30/2025

Award Amount: $5,000


Gina Colosimo Memorial Scholarship

Any single parent who is enrolled in cosmetology school may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re committed to making a significant impact in the field of cosmetology.

Link: Gina Colosimo Memorial Scholarship | Bold.org

Deadline: 6/23/2025

Award Amount: $1,000