Qualifications:

Applicant must be: Owner of a salon with at least three (3) W2 service providers Salon must be privately owned, located in the US or Canada.

To enter, applicant must:

• Complete an Aura Salonware demo by April 14, 2026
• Upload a screenshot of your demo confirmation email
• List business website URL
• Submit a photo of local business license
• Submit a 500-word minimum essay that includes:
  • Their journey as a salon owner
  • Where they see their business in five years and how they’ll use the $1,000 USD should they win
    

Qualifications:

Student applicants must:

• Be a licensed salon, barber, nails, or esthetics professional based in US or Canada looking for future continuing education.
• Submit a Letter of Recommendation from an instructor or employer vouching for the applicant’s potential.
• Submit a resume highlighting their skills, experience, and what sets them apart.

The winner will receive:
$500 USD sent to their school/academy to be applied toward tuition

Qualifications:

Student applicants must:

• Be based in US or Canada. First–time students must be enrolled in a cosmetology, barber, or esthetics program at the time of the scholarship deadline.
• Submit a Letter of Recommendation from an instructor or employer vouching for the applicant’s potential.
• Submit a resume highlighting their skills, experience, and what sets them apart.

The winner will receive:
$500 USD sent to their school to be applied toward tuition