OPI's "Round Yourself in Color" scholarship will be awarded through the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation and is open to newly accepted or currently enrolled students in a nail technology program that leads to licensure in the U.S. or Canada.

Award Amount | # of Recipients
Two (2) $3,000 Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded for the Fall Season opening on September 1 - November 1, 2023.

Applicant Qualifications
The OPI “Round Yourself in Color” Student Scholarship applicant qualifications are:

• Must be a new or currently enrolled student in a nail technology program from an accredited school/institution within the U.S. and Canada.
• The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in a nail technology program. You must upload either an enrollment document, official acceptance letter, or progress report from the school.
2. 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):

• Name a nail art beauty influencer that inspires you; how do you hope to inspire the next generation of nail artists?
• How will OPI’s “Round Yourself in Color” scholarship help you achieve your goals?
• If you could name a future, best-selling OPI lacquer that would describe your best self - what would it be – use your imagination!

ABOUT OPI
As the world leader in the professional nail care industry, OPI, a division of The Wella Company, is committed to providing high-quality products and services with a focus on industry safety and innovation. Known for its exceptional formula, fashionable colors, and iconic names, OPI’s heavily-pigmented lacquers are super rich, long-lasting, and chip-resistant – offering an affordable luxury to consumers.
Currently, OPI is available in over 100 countries and offers a full line of professional items, including nail treatments, finishing products, lotions, manicure/pedicure products, files, tools, and acrylics. OPI places a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility by raising funds and awareness for numerous charities through retail partnerships and grassroots philanthropic initiatives.