We know that one of the scariest parts of chasing your dream is figuring out how to afford it. That's why the Nurtur Aveda Institutes has a team of specialists who will help you figure out the best financial plan for you. They will walk you through all of the options, walk you through the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) to see what Federal Financial AID you may qualify for, and also help you find scholarships that may be available for you! Scholarships do not need to be paid back, as student loans do. There are many different types of scholarships, so many options to find the one(s) that you could qualify for. Scholarships will provide funds to make going to beauty school easier to afford, so you can be on your way to learning about your dream career.
Scholarship Resources
How to apply?
Each scholarship will have different criteria in order to apply. Most will entail an essay, video, and/or images.
Tips for a quality scholarship application:
Read the application thoroughly. Make sure you know exactly what is being asked for before you submit your application.
Be yourself!
Put your very best that you have to offer into the application.
Tips for writing an essay:
EDIT! Have a friend or family member proofread. Pay attention to the word count and what exactly is being asked. Don't rely on ChatGPT to write your essay, trust in yourself!
Tips for quality photos and videos:
Pay attention to the background and the lighting. Practice and edit if necessary.
Featured Scholarships
Aveda Institute's Brilliant Future Scholarhsip
This is an opportunity for graduating high school seniors who start in June, July or August classes at a participating Aveda Institute to be awarded a scholarship toward their education!
Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship Database
Beauty Changes Lives is a nonprofit organization dedicated to help future beauty professionals be successful. They collect multiple scholarships and put them all in one convenient place. You can see who offers the scholarship, when to apply, and what you need to qualify for them.
Additional Scholarships
Beauty Schools Directory
Scholarships are available for a variety of programs and can be used for any educational expenses.
The great Scholarship Program
Great Clips offers both scholarships and professional tools to scholarship students each year.
THE JOE FRANCIS SCHOLARSHIP
The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation drives to help deserving students receive the financial assistance they need to build a career in the cosmetology industry.
Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship Award
“I had a dream, and that dream came true and is still happening,” stated Aurie Gosnell, first appointed as President of the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) in 1968. She had a vision to develop a National Examination so that all of the states across the United States could issue the same written theory test based on universal questions in cosmetology and be sponsored by NIC. NIC honors Aurie and all that she has done for NIC, and carries on her legacy through the Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship Award.LEARN MORE
US Department of Labor’s FREE Scholarship Tool
Search nearly 9,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities.