Scholarships

These are outside scholarships. Creative Hair School of Cosmetology is not responsible for the content on these sites. We recommend that students not pay for scholarship searches or applications. If you are interested in applying, please read all instructions and Terms & Agreements carefully. All awards must be reported to the school’s Office of Financial Aid, regardless of program.

PATH Program (GST MIWorks)

https://gstmiworks.org/ or call 810-233-5974

(To determine eligibility for educational assistance, please contact DHHS or apply online at MI Bridges.)

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Must be a currently accepted or enrolled student

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, Natural Hair

Genesee Opportunity (GO) Stipend

https://www.geneseego.org/

Amount: Varies. Prorated based on semesters attending a Genesee County high school

Application Opening Dates:

Class of 2023 - October 2022
Class of 2024 - October 2023
Class of 2025 - October 2024

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, Natural Hair (Must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and have graduated from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.)

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https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

Amount: Varies by scholarship

Deadline: Varies by scholarship

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Manicuring

Some of the scholarships currently open (ending August 31, 2024):

Sugarlash Pro Cosmetology/Esthetics Student Scholarship
PCA Skin: “Diversity in Esthetics” Student
Dermalogica Future Industry Professionals Esthetics (BIPOC)
Arnold M. Miller “Find A Way” Scholarship
Sydell L. Miller “Total Image” Scholarship
“The Art of Hair Cutting” Scholarship

Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

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https://www.probeauty.org/education/scholarships/scholarship-details

Award: Various by scholarship

Deadline: Varies by scholarship

For: Varies by scholarship

Some of the scholarships currently open:

2024 Moroccanoil Student Scholarship (ends June 31, 2024)
MY SALON Suite Student Scholarship (ends August 15, 2024)
Rosy Salon Software Scholarship (ends October 1, 2024)
Milady RISE Scholarship (ends November 15, 2024)

PBA Scholarships

https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: September 1, 2024

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, possibly Natural Hair

Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship

https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application

Amount: $5,000

Accepting Applications:

March 2, 2024 - September 1, 2024
September 2, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology

The Great Scholarship Program

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/rosy-scholarship-program

Award: $500

Deadline: October 1, 2024

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics

Rosy Salon Software Scholarship

Buy-Rite’s Annual Beauty School Scholarship

https://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships

Award: $1,000

Deadline: November 1, 2024

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology

https://www.miladytraining.com/pages/milady-rise-scholarship

Award: (5) $500

Deadline: September 1 - November 15, 2024

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring/Nail Tech (Students must be Milady RISE Certified in Client Well-Being & Safety.)

Milady Rise Scholarship

https://beautyasabusiness.com/scholarships/

Amount: $1,500

Accepting Applications:

July 1 – December 15

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics

Beauty as a Business Scholarship

https://schoolhouseconnection.org/program/scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Accepting Applications: January 1, 2025 - June 2, 2025

Eligible Programs: All (Specifically geared towards students who have experienced homelessness in the past 6 years and who are starting school in 2026-2027 award year. Check website for additional information.)

SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship

https://dortonline.org/about-us/dort-in-community/scholarships/

Amount: $1,000

Applications Accepted: TBA (likely October 19, 2024-March 1, 2025)

Eligible Programs: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Manicuring, Natural Hair (Must be a primary account holder by December 31, 2024 and a member in good standing of Dort Financial Credit Union)