Invest in Your Beauty Career:
Scholarships & Grants for Aspiring Beauty Professionals
At the College of Hair Design, we’ve got your back with a variety of financial aid options. Kick things off by checking out the scholarships for which you may qualify. Below is a list of scholarships for our barbering, cosmetology, and esthetics programs. Click the links to learn more and connect with our Admissions team for more opportunities and application support!
The GREAT Scholarship Program ~ Cosmetology & Barbering $5,000
Great Clips, Inc. is pleased to offer The Great Scholarship Program to help cosmetology and barber students along their path to a successful career. Students are invited to apply for a chance to receive a tuition scholarship valued at up to $5,000 each to help launch their dreams. This industry-leading program, given in memory of Alice Madden Baron, awards over $100,000 in tuition scholarships across the US and Canada each year.
Miller Foundation Find A Way ~ Cosmetology $15,000
Arnie Miller had a Find-A-Way” Attitude in business and his life. Whatever the challenge, he always found a “way to make it happen! “Can’t do” wasn’t in his vocabulary. If you have a “Find-A-Way Attitude” in your life and career, this is the scholarship for you.
Miller Foundation Art of Haircutting ~ Cosmetology $5,000
The “Art of Haircutting” scholarship is for students that love hair cutting, the true architecture aspect of cosmetology. Show our judges your 3 favorite haircuts for a chance to win this exciting scholarship category.
Miller Foundation Art of Hairdressing ~ Costmetology $5,000
Do you love the art of dressing hair? The “Art of Hairdressing” is an artistic scholarship offered this year. If you enjoy bridal, prom styling or special occasion hair, show our judges your favorite 3 looks for an opportunity to win this scholarship.
Miller Foundation Art of Haircoloring ~ Cosmetology $5,000
The “Art of Haircutting” scholarship is for students that love hair cutting, the true architecture aspect of cosmetology. Show our judges your 3 favorite haircuts for a chance to win this exciting scholarship category.
Miller Foundation Total Image ~ Esthetics $7,500
Sydell Miller was the first beauty industry executive to believe “beauty didn’t stop at the hairline.” Her Total Image Consulting Program was the Salon Owner’s guide to success in professional esthetics. If you believe in “Total Image” beauty and love skincare and cosmetics this is the scholarship category for you. Learn about Sydell’s career highlights here. This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation.
Green Circle Salons Environmental Beauty ~ Cosmetology & Barbering $4,000
The Beauty Industry creates 877 lbs. of waste per minute! Green Circle Salons is a movement to empower salons and beauty professionals to offset their carbon emissions and recover up to 95% of their beauty waste. Green Circle Salons has been building a network of more than 16,000 Waste Warriors, schools and advanced academies throughout Canada and the United States and providing them with a comprehensive pathway to financial and environmental sustainability with a green business program. Today, Green Circle Salons has diverted almost 8 ½ million pounds of waste from landfill spaces and waterways since 2009.
Miller Foundation Total Image ~ Esthetics $7,500
Sydell Miller was the first beauty industry executive to believe “beauty didn’t stop at the hairline.” Her Total Image Consulting Program was the Salon Owner’s guide to success in professional esthetics. If you believe in “Total Image” beauty and love skincare and cosmetics this is the scholarship category for you. Learn about Sydell’s career highlights here. This scholarship is generously funded by The Sydell and Arnold Miller Foundation.
Sugarlash Pro Lash Certification ~ Cosmetology & Esthetics $2,500
Beauty Changes Lives partnership with Sugarlash PRO will be offering the Lash Mastery Student Scholarship for Esthetics/Cosmetology Program (this “Scholarship Program”). This is a scholarship funded by Sugarlash PRO (the “Sponsor”) to help students pursue licenses, certificates, or certifications in esthetics or cosmetology for the professional beauty industry (the “Industry”) preparing them for gainful employment.
Bioelements Esthetics Entrepreneurial Kickstart Program $2,000
This program launched in 2023 to support licensed estheticians/cosmetologists interested in launching a solo ESTHETICS practice, choosing to partner with Bioelements. Bioelements developed this program, administered by Beauty Changes Lives, to offer support, one-on-one mentorship, and a personalized plan for your success.
JCS Beauty Nourish & Shine Bipoc ~ Cosmetology $5,000
JCS Beauty is a leading manufacturer of hair products, created for ALL hair types with a curated collection for curls, coils and kinks. We believe that beauty evolves from the inside out and we are committed to assisting our customers overcome their hair care challenges. Our passion continues to grow deeper. Today our goal remains unchanged: to empower beautiful transformations and create products that inspire confidence.
Dermalogica New Beginnings Bipoc ~ Esthetics $5,000
Dermalogica has generously funded the “New beginnings” Esthetics scholarship. This scholarship is open to students who identify as a Person of Color who are newly accepted or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica partner school. In addition to tuition funding, this scholarship also includes a 6 month mentorship with a Licensed skin therapist.
Learn How To Apply
We can’t wait to fuel your fire for beauty. Think College of Hair Design is your perfect match? Don’t wait—reach out now! Fill out the form or give us a call to kickstart your learning at CHD. Once you connect with us, we’ll set up a tour so you can envision your future here, get all your questions answered about our programs, and learn how to enroll.
Our team is ready to support you every step of the way!