I ❤️ NAILS Nail Technology Student Scholarship Fall 2026
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In 2022, Jan Arnold, Secretary & Founding Member of Beauty Changes Lives and the Co-founder of CND®, championed the fundraising efforts of nail manufacturers to launch the first I ❤️ NAILS Nail Technology Student Scholarship Program, administered by Beauty Changes Lives, with additional support from manufacturers and private donations. The efforts supported ten (10) $2,000 Advanced Education Scholarships for licensed Nail Technicians and eleven (11) $2,000 Nail Technology Student Scholarships, totaling $42,000 in scholarships.
This year, Jan Arnold, with her passion and continued support of nail technicians in the professional beauty space, with the help of both new and past manufacturers, is happy to announce the I ❤️ NAILS Nail Technology Student Scholarship administered through Beauty Changes Lives.
Award Amount and Number of Scholarships
One (1) $1,500 Scholarship – Scholarship Program for Nail Technology Students
The Fall 2026 Scholarship season is from September 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026, at 11:59 Pm PST.
Eligibility / Qualifications
I ❤️ NAILS Nail Technology Student Scholarship applicant qualifications are:
- Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Be enrolled in or accepted to an eligible nail technology or equivalent program at:
- a U.S.-accredited school leading to licensure or the applicable state-recognized equivalent;
- a Canadian school meeting the applicable provincial requirements and leading to licensure, certification, or the province-recognized equivalent, where requirements vary; or
- a BCL Qualifying Partner School.
- Demonstrate passion for the Nail profession, commitment to education, and financial need.
- Not have previously received a scholarship administered by Beauty Changes Lives, or any other BCL partner.
- Not be an employee, contractor, or immediate family member of BCL, or an affiliated vendor.
Application Requirements
I ❤️ NAILS Nail Technology Student Scholarship applicant requirements are:
- Complete the online application and submit proof of enrollment 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):
- What made you decide this is your passion, and give reasons why you are choosing this career path?
- Explain why you believe that continuing education is important in your development, even after you have obtained your license.
- Nail professionals are artists who work on tiny canvases. Provide an example of your work and explain why your design symbolizes you.
- How would this scholarship help address financial challenges and support your ability to continue your education?