Welcome to the Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship Application Portal!
Beauty Changes Lives uses judging software Submittable to upload your application, documents and to facilitate the judging process.
If you are applying for the first time, you will be asked to Sign Up in Submittable and login. Please save this information, as only the team at Submittable can support any changes.
Once you are logged in follow the next steps for applying:
Click on the “Apply Now!” button for the scholarship you wish to apply.
You will be asked several eligibility questions that pertain to the specific scholarship. If you receive an “Ineligibility Message” after submitting, it will direct you back to the Beauty Changes Lives scholarship site. Check to see if you may be eligible for another scholarship! We are updating new scholarships every season!
Check out the current calendar at the bottom of the page HERE.
If you are eligible, you can begin the application process by filling in your contact, school information and demographics. Each scholarship asks for you to upload documents and submit a video for judging.
Your application saves a DRAFT of your application automatically. This gives you the ability to return and complete the application once you have finished your video submission. Make sure to complete prior to the deadline, as the application closes at the end of the season at 11:59 PM PST automatically.
Once you have provided the specific requirements, you can submit the application. You will receive a message showing you we have received your application. Your submission is now moved to the review stage and will change from NEW to IN PROGRESS.
You can always log back in to check on the status of the submission. Check out this helpful article on SUBMISSION STATUS.
GIVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO APPLY! The sooner you submit, the reviewer has time to reach out to you and let you know if anything is missing or needs clarification. This will give you time to edit your submission prior to judging. Don’t wait until the last minute!
If the application shuts off at the deadline, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASK FOR AN EXTENSION. If the application is not saved due to traffic because of an influx of last-minute applications, or if you experience computer issues within the last hour prior to the deadline and your application is not accepted, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN EXTENSION.
It takes approximately a month after the deadline date to review, judge and announce the winners of the scholarships for each season. You will receive a notification regardless of being selected as a recipient.
Here are some helpful tools to review that can provide insight on how to complete a successful submission that will stand out to the judges.
- Watch this HOW-TO VIDEO that gives important tools to make your submission STAND OUT!
- Do NOT go over the allotted time for the scholarship video submission requirement. Even one second over and you will be disqualified.
- Make sure your YOUTUBE video is made public and make sure the link works. If it is private the judge will not be able to view it and it may be disqualified.
- Be Professional! Any foul language or inappropriate behavior or visuals will not be tolerated.
- Check out Past Winner’s Videos.
- Review the Judging Criteria used for scoring each submission.
- Read the FAQ’s.
If you need assistance using Submittable, please contact the Submittable support HERE.
Check back on a regular basis at Beauty Changes Lives for all the updated scholarships and check out our calendar HERE.
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Most of all when making your submission, HAVE FUN, show your personality, your creativity and your passion!
We look forward to having you as a part of the professional beauty industry and look forward to your career success.
GOOD LUCK!
Beauty Changes Lives
Hand & Stone and Dermalogica share a deep commitment to growing the next generation of wellness professionals and believe beauty and wellness careers should be a first choice as a rewarding career to help others. Together, we have a powerful opportunity to change lives — opening doors for aspiring estheticians who might not otherwise be able to pursue their dreams.
By launching the Hand & Stone Scholarship Program, we can inspire future professionals, strengthen the wellness workforce, and highlight Hand & Stone’s leadership in giving back to the industry it champions.
Award Amount | # of Recipients
One (1) $2,500 for the Summer 2026 season,
open June 1 - July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Applicant Qualifications
- Enrolled or newly accepted into accredited U.S. esthetics programs.
- 18 years or older.
- Current Hand & Stone employees eligible
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application and submit proof of enrollment from an esthetics program by uploading your progress report or official acceptance letter from an accredited school.
- Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions (if the video exceeds the 3-minute requirement, the application will be declined):
- Why is a career in esthetics your passion?
- How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
- What financial challenges have you faced, and how will this scholarship change your life?
Hand & Stone and Universal Companies share a deep commitment to growing the next generation of wellness professionals, and believe beauty and wellness careers should be a first choice, as a rewarding career to help others. Together, we have a powerful opportunity to change lives — opening doors for aspiring massage therapists who might not otherwise be able to pursue their dreams.
By launching the Hand & Stone Scholarship Program, we can inspire future professionals, strengthen the wellness workforce, and highlight Hand & Stone’s leadership in giving back to the industry it champions.
Award Amount | # of Recipients
One (1) $2,500 for the Summer 2026 season, open June 1 - July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Applicant Qualifications
- Enrolled or newly accepted into accredited U.S. massage therapy programs.
- 18 years or older.
- Current Hand & Stone employees eligible
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application and submit proof of enrollment from a massage therapy program by uploading your progress report or official acceptance letter from an accredited school.
- Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions (if the video exceeds the 3-minute requirement, the application will be declined):
- Why is a career in massage therapy your passion?
- How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
- What financial challenges have you faced, and how will this scholarship change your life?
PCA SKIN® Future Visionaries in Esthetics Scholarship
At PCA SKIN®, we believe the future of esthetics is shaped by those who bring bold ideas, unique perspectives, and a passion for making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. That’s why we’ve created the Future Visionaries in Esthetics Scholarship - supporting students who are committed to fostering an inclusive skin care industry.
About PCA SKIN® and Scholarship Purpose
As a leader in skin health education and professional treatments for more than three decades, PCA SKIN® is committed to innovation and progress through inclusion. The Future Visionaries in Esthetics Scholarship supports outstanding students pursuing esthetics and inspires positive change across the profession.
Award Amount | # of Recipients
One (1) $5,000 Scholarship: Available to students enrolled at a PCA SKIN® Partnership School
One (1) $2,000 Scholarship: Open to any student enrolled/accepted at an accredited U.S. esthetics program
Scholarship submissions for the Summer 2026 season open from June 1 - July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
Applicant Qualifications
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a new or currently enrolled student in a U.S.-based, accredited esthetics program (or PCA SKIN® Partnership School).
- Demonstrates unmet financial need, such as not receiving full scholarships and/or awarded grants that cover 100% of educational expenses.
- Be 18 years of age or older by the start date of the esthetics program.
- Demonstrate passion and commitment to inclusion in esthetics, through personal experience, leadership, and/or service.
- Consent to the use of their name, photo, video submission, and story for scholarship and marketing purposes.
- Not be a past winner of a PCA SKIN® Scholarship.
- Individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption to any current employee of CP Skin Health, Inc., its parent company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, or any of its other subsidiaries, are not eligible to apply for or receive this scholarship. Relatives include parents, children, stepparents, stepchildren, siblings, grandparents, step-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, first cousins, spouses, domestic partners, and in-laws (including mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law). Applicants must disclose any such relationship during the application process. Failure to disclose this information may result in disqualification or withdrawal of any scholarship awarded.
Application Requirements
- Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report in an esthetics program from the accredited school/institution or a PCA SKIN® Partner School.
- Submit a THREE-MINUTE maximum. YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:
- Describe your vision for the future of the esthetics industry - what does it look like for everyone?
- Tell us about a time you helped someone feel confident or seen through skincare.
- How will you, as an Esthetician, give back or create positive change in your community?
- How will this scholarship impact your financial needs?
Ready to Make an Impact?
Share your experiences and interests in the esthetics industry. Apply for the Esthetics Impact Scholarship and be part of shaping the future of esthetics - a field that values every individual.