Scholarships

Love What You Do Scholarship

Application Deadline: September 30, 2019

The Love What You Do Scholarship is a $2,000 tuition scholarship awarded by Sunstate Academy to 2019 high school seniors who enroll in the cosmetology program.

The scholarship is paid in the following increments when the eligibility requirements are met:
Hour 1- $750
Hour 450- $750
Hour 900- $500

To retain the scholarship students must meet the following conditions:

• Students must start in the Cosmetology program for which they received the award.
• Students who transfer to another Sunstate location to complete the same program will not forfeit the scholarship, but will also have the amount disbursed for each term adjusted.
• Students must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible. No interruptions in study are permitted, i.e. Leave of Absence or withdraw.
• Students must maintain 90% attendance and an 80% GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship.
• Students must begin school prior to October 1, 2019 to be eligible.

*For additional information and to apply for this scholarship, please call 888-990-4211*

SYDELL & ARNOLD MILLER FAMILY | ART OF HAIRCUTTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: July 31, 2019

The “Art of Haircutting” is one of three new artistic scholarships offered in 2019. This scholarship is for students that love hair cutting. Show our judges your 3 favorite haircuts for a chance to win this exciting scholarship category.

Scholarship: One (1) Tuition Scholarship, up to $5,000.

Qualifications: This Scholarship is open to new and current students. Students must provide proof of acceptance and/or proof of attendance at an accredited beauty school. Students must complete their program after April 30, 2019 in-order to qualify for the winter scholarship and after November 30, 2019 in order to qualify for the summer scholarship.

Requirements to Apply: Submit a 3-5 minute video. Video must show:

Show 3 different images of student’s haircuts done on models, family, friends or mannequins. Judging is based on creativity and artistic skills.
Include student’s description of their creative vision for haircutting and why they love cutting hair.

Application dates: December 1 – February 10 / May 1 – July 31

The Great Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

Who says you can’t soar with shears? At Great Clips, we encourage you to show the world what you’re all about. To make it easier, Great Clips provides over $100,000 in scholarships and professional tools to cosmetology students each year! The scholarship award and professional tools are valued between $250 – $1,500. The sign up period for the 2019 – 2020 Great Scholarship Event will begin later this summer. Click the button below to join The Stylisthood to ensure you are emailed updates!

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2019 PBA Tippy Scholarship

Application Deadline: August 31, 2019

PBA gratefully acknowledges Tippy, the sponsor of this scholarship. Tippy, a digital tipping system for industry professionals by industry professionals. Tippy’s disruptive technology offers a suite of tools that reduces salon owners’ processing fees, and improves service providers’ tips, helping them to meet and exceed financial goals. Tippy is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and launched in August 2018.

To apply for a PBA Tippy Continuing Education Scholarship, please complete the application by clicking “Learn More” and provide all necessary documentation. You must be a current Preferred Individual PBA member and licensed cosmetologist to apply for the scholarship. The maximum award is $1,000 and a minimum of ten scholarships will be awarded annually. Up to $250 of the scholarship can be used for travel expenses and supplies.

Imagine America Scholarships

Application Deadline: December 31, 2019

Need help funding your career college education? Imagine America’s student scholarships can help you pay for vocational and career college programs or technical job training. The Imagine America Foundation sponsors three career college scholarships: Imagine America for high school seniors, the Military Award Program (MAP) for military personnel, and the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP). Each year, thousands of students are awarded scholarships for career college and vocational training through these programs. They have the option to attend one of approximately 400 participating career school campuses.

Click “Learn More” to view scholarship opportunities and submit an application!

Beauty Schools Marketing Group Scholarship

Application Deadline: July 31, 2019

Do you dream of the day you can graduate from cosmetology school and pass the state licensing exams for a rewarding career in beauty, but you’re not sure how you’re going to pay for it? Are you looking for a way to pay for your cosmetology education at the beauty school of your dreams? Apply now for a chance to win a $2,500 cosmetology scholarship from Beauty Schools Marketing Group!