Megan Springsteel was a beloved daughter, sister and friend that left this world too soon. She had a great passion of making people look great and feel good about themselves though the hair industry.
While some view cosmetology careers as unstable or risky, the sector is currently growing. With 622,700 current hairstylists and cosmetologists, the field is expected to grow by 19% by 2030.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Megan Springsteel by supporting high school students who are interested in pursuing cosmetology.
Any high school student who is passionate about pursuing a career in cosmetology may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about cosmetology and what some of your future career goals are.
Why are you passionate about cosmetology and what are some of your goals for your future career?
The application deadline is Jul 18, 2023. Winners will be announced on Aug 18, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 18, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.