WE are Wella Cosmetology Student Scholarship 

WE are Wella Company, an innovative global leader in the beauty industry that combines its iconic 140+ years history and industry expertise with its emerging status as a category-leading high-growth company. Since 2020, Wella Company has galvanized the transformation of our business and brands to become one of the fastest-growing companies in the beauty sector. Our portfolio of leading professional and retail hair, nails, and beauty tech brands include Wella Professionals, O·P·I, ghd, Briogeo, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, and Clairol. Wella Professionals is the No. 1 Salon Color Brand in the World and OPI is the No. 1 Salon Nail Brand in the World. With an ambition to become one of the best beauty companies in the industry, we inspire consumers and beauty professionals through our brands to look, feel, and be their true selves. We approach the product creation process by rigorously combining science, technology, and artistry to develop performance-led products, often distinguished by patented technology, a mark of the legendary Wella difference.

Guided by our company values and led by purpose to deliver positive impact on people through our products and towards our planet and society, we deliver sustainable growth to all stakeholders. We proudly support the salon industry and the artists and stylists we serve across the 127 countries in which we operate. Each day, we impact a diverse community of more than 91 million beauty lovers and industry professionals, social influencers, ambassadors, followers, employees, customers, and suppliers across the globe. This is our Wella Family. Our belief to be better by doing better guides our business, and our environmental and social progress. Continuing our journey to sustainably improve our products, reduce our impact on the environment, and create a culture where all employees lead as owners invested in our shared success, we ensure Wella Company prospers for generations to come. 

For more information on Wella Company, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Award Amount | # of Recipients

Two (2) $2,500 Scholarship – Total of $5,000 

Scholarships will be awarded during the Summer 2025 season open from June 1 – July 31, 2025.

Applicant Qualifications

WE are Wella Cosmetology Student Scholarship applicant qualifications are:

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

Application Requirements

1. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment / acceptance in a cosmetology 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: 

• How has your decision to pursue a career in the professional beauty industry fit in with the Wella vision to Look, Feel and be Your True Self?
• The Wella Company strives to be innovators to empower and inspire professionals to bring out the best in their clients. How do you empower and inspire those around you?
• How will this scholarship support your career goals and help you elevate you to complete your future goals?