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 – October 31, 2024. 

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?