Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Cosmetology (from Greek κοσμητικός, kosmētikos, "beautifying"; and -λογία, -logia) is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring and permanent hair removal processes such as electrology and intense pulsed light (IPL).

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Matching Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Colleges

Houston Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $3,624 average out-state tuition; $2,904 average in-state tuition

Clover Park Technical College

Four or more years; Public; $5,040 average out-state tuition; $5,040 average in-state tuition

Citrus College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,712 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

Central New Mexico Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $7,224 average out-state tuition; $1,368 average in-state tuition

Golden West College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,472 average out-state tuition; $1,104 average in-state tuition

Palo Alto College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $13,980 average out-state tuition; $6,450 average in-state tuition

Cerritos College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $9,968 average out-state tuition; $1,288 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Majors

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Defy Impossible Esthetics Student Scholarship

Beauty Changes Lives Foundation

$20,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Defy Impossible Esthetics Student Scholarship is open to students who have spent any length of time in the foster care system before the age of 18 in the state of California. You must plan to enroll in an esthetics program at a licensed training school or program that leads to licensure, be a U.S. citizen, reside in California, and maintain...

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Defy Impossible Esthetics Student Scholarship

Beauty Changes Lives Foundation

award

$20,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Defy Impossible Esthetics Student Scholarship is open to students who have spent any length of time in the foster care system before the age of 18 in the state of California. You must plan to enroll in an esthetics program at a licensed training school or program that leads to licensure, be a U.S. citizen, reside in California, and maintain...

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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Washington Student Achievement Council

Up to $11,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) is available to Washington students who are from vocational training backgrounds. WAVE recognizes graduating high school seniors and community and technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Awards are based on occupational...

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Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)

Washington Student Achievement Council

award

Up to $11,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) is available to Washington students who are from vocational training backgrounds. WAVE recognizes graduating high school seniors and community and technical college students for outstanding performance in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Awards are based on occupational...

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Great Clips Scholarship

Great Clips, Inc.

Up to $5,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Great Clips Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in cosmetology. To be considered, you must submit a short essay describing what excites you about the cosmetology industry, and why.

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Great Clips Scholarship

Great Clips, Inc.

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

March 01, 2025
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Description

The Great Clips Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in cosmetology. To be considered, you must submit a short essay describing what excites you about the cosmetology industry, and why.

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Beauty School Scholarship

Beauty Schools Marketing Group

$2,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Beauty School Scholarship is available to aspiring beauty school students. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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Beauty School Scholarship

Beauty Schools Marketing Group

award

$2,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Beauty School Scholarship is available to aspiring beauty school students. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. and be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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AIANTA Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

$2,000 April 25, 2025 See Details

Description

The AIANTA Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship is available to undergraduate students of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent. You must intend to pursue a degree in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts, or related fields at an accredited institution to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must have a...

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AIANTA Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship

American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA)

award

$2,000

deadline

April 25, 2025
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Description

The AIANTA Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship is available to undergraduate students of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent. You must intend to pursue a degree in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts, or related fields at an accredited institution to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must have a...

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Future Leader Scholarship - MCC

Marshalltown Community College

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Future Leader Scholarship is available to students at Marshalltown Community College. You must be an Iowa resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.33 and be enrolled in a career-technical training program to be eligible for this award. K-12 and business majors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 also may apply.

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Future Leader Scholarship - MCC

Marshalltown Community College

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Future Leader Scholarship is available to students at Marshalltown Community College. You must be an Iowa resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.33 and be enrolled in a career-technical training program to be eligible for this award. K-12 and business majors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 also may apply.

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Bhad Scholarship

Educapital Foundation, Inc.

$1,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Bhad Scholarship is open to students entering trade school. You will be matched with a partner school based on the program you select, tuition financing you prefer, and program availability. Program funds are awarded as follows: $1,000,000 in $1,000 scholarships awarded to 1,000 trade school students; $500,000 in $10,000 scholarships for...

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Bhad Scholarship

Educapital Foundation, Inc.

award

$1,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Bhad Scholarship is open to students entering trade school. You will be matched with a partner school based on the program you select, tuition financing you prefer, and program availability. Program funds are awarded as follows: $1,000,000 in $1,000 scholarships awarded to 1,000 trade school students; $500,000 in $10,000 scholarships for...

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SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship

SkillPointe Foundation

$1,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.

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SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship

SkillPointe Foundation

award

$1,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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Description

The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.

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Buy-Rite Beauty School Scholarship

Buy-Rite Beauty

$1,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Buy-Rite Beauty School Scholarship is open to students who have applied to or are enrolled in a full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology program. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words that details your most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your future within the beauty industry in order to be considered...

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Buy-Rite Beauty School Scholarship

Buy-Rite Beauty

award

$1,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Buy-Rite Beauty School Scholarship is open to students who have applied to or are enrolled in a full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology program. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words that details your most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your future within the beauty industry in order to be considered...

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Virginia Brandon Endowed Scholarship

Gaston College

$1,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Virginia Brandon Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Gaston College. You must be enrolled in a program of study preparing you for the workplace, not college transfer, to be considered for this award.

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Virginia Brandon Endowed Scholarship

Gaston College

award

$1,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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Description

The Virginia Brandon Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Gaston College. You must be enrolled in a program of study preparing you for the workplace, not college transfer, to be considered for this award.

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