The ACE grant is provided by the American Cosmetology Education and the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS). This grant is offered to students looking to enroll in an AACS member school – like Aveda! Recipients must maintain a certain academic standing, demonstrate financial need and meet specific attendance percentages. Ask your Admissions Manager for more details regarding ACE Grants!

The Relocation Advantage Scholarship offers a $2,000 tuition discount to students relocating from out of state to attend Be Aveda. Available at our South Florida and Clearwater campus for all programs, this scholarship is designed to support beauty-focused individuals who are ready to make Florida their new home while pursuing a career in the beauty industry. Applicants must be out-of-state residents at the time of application and provide proof of residency to qualify. Ask your Admissions Manager for more details regarding this scholoarship!

Beauty Changes Lives is a non-profit organization driven to make the beauty profession a first-choice career by empowering individuals with mentorship, inspiration & scholarships. Click here to explore all the scholarship options, or keep reading below.

The annual Suite Relief Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to students of the beauty and wellness industry across North America. Ten (10) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded in 2026. 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. Application deadline is August 15, 2026.

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. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.

Five (5) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to cosmetology students currently enrolled in an accredited cosmetology or hairstyling program.

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. Application deadline is April 30, 2026.

The BeautySchoolsDirectory.com team is proud to offer a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. Deadline to apply is March 2, 2026.

Niche is offering a $500 scholarship to all students interested in attending beauty school or students currently attending beauty school.

We couldn’t call ourselves GREAT without the schools that develop great cosmetologists or barbers and grow the industry. The Great Clips brand is proud to partner with schools to shape and change lives in the cosmetology industry. Local Great Clips salon owners connect with schools to offer high-quality technical and career-oriented presentations, which include skill-building, best-practice videos, guides and live demos.

Joe Francis (1933-1994), founder of The Barbers Corporation was the quintessential self-made man who never forgot his early struggles and continuously looked for ways to help others find opportunities in the salon business. To memorialize his life and achievements, The Joe Francis Haircare Cosmetology Scholarship Foundation was established in 1994 by his wife of 39 years, Flo Francis, and the many people whom he advised and mentored to their own success in the industry. Applications for this cosmetology scholarship are accepted annually January 1 – June1.

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Succeed in school, ace the MBLEX, start your career! Massage students – enter to win a $5,000 scholarship for you and $5,000 for your school!

Massage Envy National Scholarship Sweepstakes for Massage Therapists – each awardee will receive a $2,500 scholarship that can be used to attend any massage school of their choice. A total of 128 winners will be provided with $2,500 each to help fund their education in massage therapy school, over 16 drawings.