Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships

Students and, for some funds, licensed professionals in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails, and massage therapy may apply for 20+ named scholarships through the Beauty Changes Lives Submittable portal. Proof of enrollment or licensure is required.

Individual seasonal awards range from about $1,500 to $20,000 depending on the sponsor (Wella, OPI, amika, Dermalogica, Miller Family Foundation, and others).

Applications run in four seasonal windows: Spring (March 1-April 30), Summer (June 1-July 31), Fall (September 1-October 31), and Winter (December 1-January 31). The Summer 2026 window is open as of July 14, 2026.

Beauty Changes Lives is a nonprofit backed by major beauty brands to fund cosmetology and wellness trade education.