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Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation


Name: Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation supports individuals who are pursuing careers in the professional beauty and haircare industry. Created to honor Joe Francis, founder of The Barbers Corporation, the scholarship program recognizes aspiring cosmetologists, barbers, and beauty professionals who demonstrate passion, determination, and a clear commitment to completing their education. The Foundation’s mission is to help remove financial barriers for students who want to build careers in salons, barbershops, spas, and other beauty industry settings.

Eligible applicants include students enrolled in or applying to an accredited barbering or cosmetology program within the United States. The scholarship is designed to assist hardworking individuals who may be entering the beauty industry as a first career, transitioning careers, or seeking economic stability through skilled trade education. The program values personal stories, commitment to professional growth, perseverance, and service-minded attitudes that reflect the spirit of the beauty industry. Recipients are selected based on their motivation, financial need, and dedication to completing their program successfully.

Application Requirements:

  • Enrollment or planned enrollment in an accredited barber or cosmetology program
  • Completed online application
  • Personal essay describing career goals, passion for haircare, and reasons for pursuing the beauty industry
  • Proof of financial need or explanation of financial circumstances
  • Recommendation letter from an instructor, mentor, employer, or community leader
  • Accurate student and contact information

Selection Criteria:

  • Commitment to a career in the haircare or cosmetology field
  • Strength, sincerity, and clarity of the personal essay
  • Financial need and the impact scholarship funds would have on training completion
  • Dedication, perseverance, and professional potential

Additional Details:

  • Scholarship amounts vary depending on available funding and applicant need
  • Awards may be used toward tuition, kits, tools, licensing-related expenses, or school fees
  • Ideal for students entering barbering, cosmetology, or other beauty-related trades
  • The Foundation encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and personal journeys

Deadline:
June

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