Top Cosmetology Scholarships in 2021
Qiyam Stewart a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. As an Admissions Fellow at Kenyon College, Qiyam has worked in the admissions office and interviewed prospective high school students applying to Kenyon. Qiyam currently attends Kenyon College as a Philosophy major and double concentration in Law & Society and African Diaspora Studies.Did you know that the beauty industry will be worth 438.38 billion by 2026? In this ever-growing industry, more and more cosmetologists are going to be needed to support and foster this growth. This is why many organizations out there readily offer cosmetology scholarships to those who may need the financial assistance to complete their cosmetology education and enter the workforce!
Listed below are the best cosmetology scholarships for the year!
Top Cosmetology Scholarships In 2021
$500 Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes Cosmetology Scholarship — Adult Learner Award
- Eligibility: Residents of Arizona, Utah, or Colorado interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology, hair styling, hair design, or a related field
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: October 31, 2021
Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Cosmetology Scholarship
- Eligibility: All participants must have applied to or be enrolled in as full-time beautician/cosmetology students
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: November 1, 2021
Rosy Salon Software Cosmetology Scholarship
- Eligibility: For future salon professionals enrolled in Cosmetology school
- Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: November 15, 2021
Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships
- Eligibility: Many tuition scholarships for aspiring hairstylists, nail professionals, estheticians, makeup artists, massage therapists, and barbers
- Amount: $500-$15,000
- Deadline: Varies from November 30 to February 28 to of each year
Health and Beauty Esthetics Scholarship
- Eligibility: For students interested in pursuing a degree in esthetics or a certificate program.
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: December 1, 2021
OPI’s “A Great Opera-Tunity” Scholarship
- Eligibility: Newly accepted or currently enrolled people of color (POC) students in a nail technology program leading to licensure in the U.S. or Canada
- Amount: $3,000 (12 scholarships are awarded)
- Deadline: February 28, 2022
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
- Eligibility: Current students actively enrolled in or applying to an accredited beauty-related program, such as cosmetology school or esthetician school, or another eligible beauty and wellness degree program (defined further on-site)
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: March 1, 2022
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in eligible technical programs
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: July 15, 2022
Aveda institute Scholarships
- Eligibility: Applicants who attend the Aveda Institute in Columbus, Chapel Hill, or Los Angeles.
- Amount: $1000/$10,000
- Deadline: Rolling
Frequently asked questions about cosmetology scholarships
Can I get a scholarship for cosmetology school?
Organizations/Institutions in the beauty industry are consistently looking to offer cosmetology scholarships to aspiring aestheticians and the like. Check out this $500 Aveda Scholarship to start!
How can I go to cosmetology school for free?
While it is not automatically free to go to cosmetology schools, it is possible via scholarships and financial aid to attend at a very low cost. Make sure that you apply for all the need-based scholarships you qualify for as well.
Does FAFSA cover cosmetology?
FAFSA does in fact award financial aid for those that wish to attend cosmetology school! Cosmetology school is considered a career school, which FAFSA does include.
Can you get a grant for cosmetology school?
Grants are in fact available for students pursuing careers in the beauty industry. Check out our quick guide to learn more about grants.
Summary of Cosmetology Scholarships
- $500 Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes Cosmetology Scholarship — Adult Learner Award
- Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Cosmetology Scholarship
- Rosy Salon Software Cosmetology Scholarship
- Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships
- Health and Beauty Esthetics Scholarship
- OPI’s “A Great Opera-Tunity” Scholarship
- Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
- Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships
- Aveda institute Scholarships
Upcoming cosmetology scholarships
The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation
- Eligibility: Cosmetology students who graduate anytime after August 31st may apply
- Amount: $1,500
- Opens: January 1, 2022
Keller Cosmetology Scholarship
- Eligibility: Cosmetology and barber students.
- Amount: $1,000
