Welcome to the Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship Application Portal!
Beauty Changes Lives uses a judging software 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.
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 calendar HERE.
If you are eligible, you will start 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.
You can save a DRAFT at any time and come back and complete the application once you have all the items finalized for judging. Make sure to complete prior to the deadline date for that season or your submission will not be accepted.
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 in the review stage.
You can always log back in to check on the status of the submission. Check out this helpful article on submission status.
If you have forgotten your login or password, follow the instructions HERE.
Be sure to give plenty of time to apply prior to the deadline. 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!
It takes 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 if you won.
Most of all when making your submission, HAVE FUN, show your personality, your creativity and your passion!
Here are some helpful tools to review that can provide you insight on how to complete a successful submission that will stand out to the judges.
- NEW - HOW-TO VIDEO - Steps to making your submission STAND OUT!
- Tips on How to Make a Successful Video Submission.
- 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 their support HERE.
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We look forward to having you as a part of the professional beauty industry and look forward to your career success.
GOOD LUCK!
The Power of ONE Candy Shaw Education Scholarship was developed to honor one of our most celebrated champions to the mission, goals and leadership upheld by Beauty Changes Lives. This scholarship will support both current and future Beauty professionals with a focus on Candy’s passion of continuing education.
Candy brought her passion to make a difference to Beauty Changes Lives and spearheaded the visionary program One Day. One Ticket. This initiative encourages the beauty and wellness community to support their neighbors and give back through the power of their hands. By donating the value of one ticket. on one day. Small donations add up to big impact. In its debut year, the One Day. One Ticket. fundraising initiative brought in over $100,000 and $135,000 in it’s second.
Candy’s blueprint for success is now Beauty Changes Lives’ principal fundraising effort and the momentum she developed has inspired continued growth for years to come.
This scholarship is given to those individuals who strive to overcome obstacles and use their passion, fortitude and hands to move mountains.
Award Amount | # of Recipients
Two (2) scholarships worth up to $2,500 for current educators seeking continuing education
This scholarship is designed to support three individuals in different stages of their Beauty Career journey - one student and two educators. Applications will be accepted during the Fall 2024 Scholarship Season spanning September 1, 2024 - Extended to November 30th!
Applicant Qualifications – Educators – up to $2,500 award
- Must be a licensed or, if licensing is not required in the applicants State, an established and practicing Cosmetology Instructor/Educator, working consistently in the Industry for 5 years or more, and newly accepted or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program that can be used for continuing education credits for licensing or career development.
- The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program.
Additional Career Development
Each recipient will be automatically registered and accepted to participate in a subsequent season of the Beauty Changes Lives Mentorship Matters program. This program provides one-on-one personalized support with industry veterans and global icons with the professional beauty industry and will include one Mentorship session with Candy Shaw.
Application Requirements
1. Cosmetology Instructor/Educator enrolled in an advanced educational course or program from that can be used for continuing education or career development, you must submit the following information for the advanced educational course or program.
- Description of the course or program – objectives, curriculum synopsis and goals
- Location and Duration of the course or program
- Total cost of the course or program; including any possible expenses
2. Provide a copy of your resume showing proof of working consistently in the Industry for 5 years or more along with a copy of your current, registered license to practice in the residing state, if applicable.
3. Submit a THREE-MINUTE MAXIMUM, YouTube video with a public link answering at least three of the following questions:
- What inspired you to become a cosmetology instructor?
- What qualities does it take to be an effective leader in a classroom?
- How has Beauty Changed your life?
- Who is your greatest influence in your personal life AND in our beauty industry?
- If awarded the Power of One Educational Scholarship, how will you use your new skills to mentor others?
European Wax Center’s “Champions in Confidence” Student and Advanced Education Scholarship
Associates employed at a European Wax Center location know one reservation can help transform a guest’s mood, day or even their perception of themselves. From the EWC center manager, wax specialist, and guest service associate, we make sure that every person that walks through our door leaves feeling like their best self.
We’re committed to fostering the well-being of all EWC associates and know that economic constraints can produce a heavy burden within their daily lives. Financial issues can affect the self-esteem, confidence and performance of front-line associates and make it difficult for them to be their best self.
European Wax Center is partnering with Beauty Changes Lives to offer the European Wax Center “Champions in Confidence” Student and Advanced Education Scholarship. This scholarship is intended to provide financial support for EWC associates (eligible to both franchisee and corporate employed associates) currently employed at a European Wax Center location (franchised or corporate locations) to support educational opportunities for career growth.
Scholarship Name
European Wax Center’s “Champions in Confidence” Student and Advanced Education Scholarship
Award Amount | # of Recipients
Fall 2024 Season: eight (8) recipients x $2,500 ($15,000 total Award Amount)
Fall Season will be from November 4 to December 31, 2024. (Special Season.)
Applicant Qualifications
The “Champions in Confidence” scholarship is open to EWC associates*, including Center Managers, Wax Specialists, and Guest Service Associates (both franchisee and corporate employed associates) only who must be employed by an EWC center (franchised or corporate locations) for at least three (3) months at the time of application submission (verified by the franchise owner or corporate headquarters, as applicable).
*EWC Franchisees and Multi-Unit Leaders (including but not limited to Regional Managers, District Managers, Area Managers, and Director of Operations, etc.) are not eligible for the “Champions in Confidence” Student and Advanced Education Scholarship.
The “Champions in Confidence” Student and Advanced Education Scholarship can be used for the following purposes:
- Category 1: To pay tuition for applicants that are students accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited school or institution for an esthetician or cosmetology program that leads to licensure in their state.
- Category 2: To pay tuition for applicants who are enrolled in an educational course or program at an accredited school or institution that will support growth within their career plan; or
- Category 3: To pay tuition for applicants who are licensed professionals enrolled in an advanced educational program that can be used for continuing education credits for licensing or career development.
Application Requirements
1. Complete online application and submit the following items based on the applicable category:
a. Category 1: If you are a student, you must provide proof of acceptance/enrollment in an accredited school or institution for an esthetics or cosmetology program that leads to licensure in the residing state:
b. Category 2: If you are an associate enrolled in an educational course(s) or program(s) at an accredited school or institution that will support growth within your career path, you must submit the following information for the educational class or program:
- Description of the course or program - objectives, curriculum synopsis and goals
- Location and Duration of the course or program
- Total cost of the course or program
- Statement on how the course or program will support your growth within your career path
c. Category 3: If you are a licensed professional enrolled in an advanced educational course or program from that can be used for continuing education or career development, you must submit the following information for the advanced educational course or program.
- Description of the course or program – objectives, curriculum synopsis and goals
- Location and Duration of the course or program
- Total cost of the course or program; including any possible expenses
- Statement on how the course or program will support your growth as a licensed professional
2. Complete the EWC Employment Verification Form.
3. For Licensed Professionals, a copy of their current, registered license to practice in their residing state.
4. Submit a 5-minute MAXIMUM, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:
- Describe the educational opportunity/program you are interested in if a recipient of the scholarship.
- Explain how this scholarship opportunity will support your career growth as an associate of European Wax Center.
- Explain what hurdles you may be experiencing and how this scholarship will help you achieve a particular goal.