Beyoncé, the visionary queen herself, with her BeyGOOD Fund and her Cécred haircare brand, have just announced an extraordinary scholarship fund for aspiring cosmetology students and grants for existing salons.
“Hairstylists have an immense impact on the people in their chairs,” BeyGOOD states on their website. “They create a sacred space where we can show up how we want and express ourselves through our hair. We’re honored to give back to this amazing community.”
Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey, and Los Angeles are among the five locations where BeyGOOD and Cécred will offer scholarships to 25 students who are currently attending cosmetology school and where 25 businesses will qualify for grants.
$10,000 scholarships will be awarded to 25 qualifying students. According to the BeyGOOD site, to qualify for the scholarship, students must currently be enrolled or accepted to these schools:
- Universal College of Beauty in Los Angeles
- Franklin Institute in Houston
- Janas Cosmetology Academy in New Jersey
- Beaver Beauty Academy in Atlanta
- Trenz Beauty Academy in Chicago
Students must also:
- Demonstrate a need due to financial hardship
- Complete the application
- Reside in one of the five focus cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey, and Los Angeles
Applications to the scholarship opened on February 20, 2024, and will close on March 20, 2024. Recipients will be announced on April 20, 2024. To learn more and apply for the scholarship, you can visit the BeyGood site here.
That’s not all, $10,000 grants will be awarded to 25 qualifying salon business owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey, and Los Angeles.
According to the BeyGOOD site, to qualify, business owners must:
- Operate in one of the five selected cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New Jersey, and Los Angeles
- Demonstrate a need due to financial hardship
- Must currently be a licensed barber, hairstylist, or cosmetologist for a minimum of 2 years
- Show proof of salon business ownership
- Must be in business for a minimum of 1 year
- Complete the application
Applications for the Cécred x BeyGOOD Salon Business Grant close on March 20, 2024. Recipients will be announced on April 20, 2024. To learn more and apply for the grant, you can visit the BeyGood site here.
If you’re a budding cosmetology student or an up-and-coming salon owner, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up and follow your dreams. 🐝