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

One (1) scholarship worth up to $5,000 for a current or newly enrolled cosmetology student

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 – Students – up to $5,000 award

• Must be a student newly accepted or currently enrolled in a cosmetology program in a school/institution in the U.S. that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The cosmetology program must lead to licensure in the United States.
• 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. Complete online application and submit proof of enrollment in a cosmetology program by uploading your: progress report, or official acceptance letter from the school or program. 

2. Submit a THREE-MINUTE MAXIMUM, YouTube video with a public link answering the following questions:  

• Give three reasons for why you are pursuing a career in cosmetology? 
• Who is your greatest influence in your personal life AND in our beauty industry?
• How has Beauty Changed your life? 
• If awarded the Power of One Educational Scholarship, how will you use your new skills to impact your community?