In addition to the financial aid options found on our website, there are many scholarship opportunities available to our students. In general, students must be currently enrolled in school prior to applying for these scholarships. Below is a list of reputable scholarship programs affiliated with the cosmetology industry.

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Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation

Our Mission: To help deserving students receive financial assistance for the professional training necessary to build successful, long-term careers in the hair care industry.

• Visit Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Website for more information
• Download Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Application (.pdf)

Farouk Systems USA/AACS Cosmetology Scholarship

Deadline August 31, 2010. Six cosmetology students attending AACS member schools will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship provided by Farouk Systems USA. These incentive scholarships will be announced during the AACS Annual Convention & Expo October 29th – November 1st 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona . The students receiving these scholarships and their schools will be notified prior to October 29th 2010.

• Download Farouk Scholarship Application (.doc)

Dream Shears/Trade Essentials Scholarship

Deadline May 31, 2010. Ten $500 scholarships will be awarded. Student must be midway through training, have maintained 80% attendance and grade average, as well as demonstrate financial need through a 500 - 800 word essay and application.

• Download Dream Shears/Trade Essentials Scholarship Application (.doc)

Sport Clips Scholarship

Deadline May 31, 2010. Scholarship Program, multiple Cosmetology Students who are attending AACS member schools will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship provided by Sport Clips. A selection committee comprised of Sport Clips Area Developers, Team Leaders and SCI Support Team Members will review all eligible applications. There is no limit to the number of applicants from a member school but there will be a limit of one scholarship recipient chosen from an individual school per year for this program.

• Download Sport Clips Scholarship Application (.doc)

Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts Makeup Scholarship

Westmore Academy and AACS have partnered to offer a post-graduate, advanced career education Tuition Assistance Scholarship

Post graduate Cosmetology and Aesthetician students who demonstrate excellent performance in school, dream of becoming a makeup artist, have a focus on furthering their career and possess excellent people skills are eligible to receive the first annual Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts Makeup Scholarship.

There are six $1100.00 scholarships for the 6 week Master Makeup Course which is designed for the world of High Fashion, Commercial Photography, Haute Couture and Avant-Garde Makeup. It gives your Graduates the Competitive Edge as well as networking skills.

There are six $1300.00 scholarships for the 12 week Makeup for Motion Pictures & Television Beauty, Character & Effects Course. This course covers script breakdown, Character development through makeup for Television and Motion Pictures. In this course, students learn everything from developing a bruise to creating a cadaver. This course also includes Makeup for Beauty, Fashion & Glamour as well as Commercial Photography.

• These scholarships will be awarded six times per year.
• There will only be no more than one winning candidate per AACS participating school.
• The intent of these tuition assistance scholarships is to assist graduates who dream of becoming Makeup Artists and have excellent interpersonal skills the opportunity to further their Post Graduate Education.
• Download Westmore Academy Scholarship Application (.doc)

OPI Scholarships

Deadline: July 2, 2010. As part of OPI’s ongoing scholarship program, three students attending AACS member schools will each be awarded a $500.00 scholarship from OPI through the Schaeffer Family Foundation. Students must be enrolled in a cosmetology related program at an AACS member school to qualify. Winners will be selected based on an essay and one industry recommendation.

• Download OPI Scholarship Application (.pdf)

Alice Madden Barton Cosmetology School Scholarship Program

Scholarships are available for current students, high school students and those pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering. These scholarships can be used at any cosmetology or barbering school. The scholarships are given out twice a year in January and July. Deadline for applications is June 30 and December 31. If you know someone who is worthy of an Alice Madden Barton scholarship, let them know aboutthis opportunity and have them complete this application.

• Download Alice Madden Barton Scholarship Application (.pdf)

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For more information on these scholarships and others, visit www.beautyschools.org

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