“The Paul Mitchell® Schools” Scholarship (All Disciplines)

Upon being awarded the generous grant funding by the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, Beauty Changes Lives is launching a new scholarship entitled “The Paul Mitchell® Schools” Student Scholarship. This Scholarship would be open to anyone who is 18 years or older, newly accepted, or currently enrolled in a cosmetology, barbering, esthetics or nail technology program in a school/institution in the United States, that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a Paul Mitchell® School in the United States.

Each of our branded scholarships are provided by private companies and foundations who donate to our scholarship program specifically to support those wanting a career in this industry.

This scholarship is designed to provide opportunities for students in need to follow their dreams by accessing education and training in the beauty industry and to help fulfill our shared mission to make the Beauty profession a first choice. 

Award Amount | # of Recipients

Six (6) Recipients | $3,500 per recipient | $21,000 Total

Three (3) Recipients | $3,500 per recipient | $10,500 Total

Summer 2025 season open from June 1 – July 31, 2025. (11:59 pm PST) 

Three (3) Recipients | $3,500 per recipient | $10,500 Total

Winter 2026 season open from December 1 – January 31, 2026. (11:59 pm PST) 

Applicant Qualifications

1. Must be a new or currently enrolled student in a cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology program in a school/institution in the United States, that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or a Paul Mitchell® School in the United States.
2. The applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the start date of the program.
3. Family members of JPMS, Paul Mitchell® Schools or the Franchisor are not eligible for this scholarship. Past winners of JPMS Scholarships cannot apply.

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment from a Paul Mitchell® Schools by uploading your: enrollment agreement, progress report, or official acceptance letter from an accredited school/institution or a Paul Mitchell® School.
2. Submit a 3-minute maximum, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions: 

• Why is beauty your passion and how will a career in beauty fulfill your purpose?
• Describe a time when you faced a challenge that impacted your confidence. How did you navigate through it, and what did you learn about yourself in the process?
• In what ways has your journey in the beauty industry transformed your personal or professional life? How has Beauty Changed Your Life?