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"Aura Salonware Scholarship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Aura Salonware Scholarship is a $1,000 award from the Professional Beauty Association, supported by Aura Salonware, designed for salon owners who are growing established businesses. Applicants must own a salon in business for 15 years or less with at least three W-2 service providers, privately owned and located in the U.S. or Canada.
Applicants must also complete an Aura Salonware demo and submit a screenshot of the demo confirmation. In 2026, Aura Salonware is also offering separate scholarships for licensed professionals pursuing continuing education and for future salon professionals. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
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Scholarship for Emerging Beauty Salons | Aura Salonware Hit enter to search or ESC to close Aura understands the unique challenges and ambitions that beauty professionals face at every stage of their journey. That’s why in 2026, we’re bringing 3 scholarship opportunities: (1) for salon owners , (2) for licensed professionals pursuing continuing education, and (3) for future salon professionals.
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026 Applications are now open! Applications are now open! Applications are now open!
Applications are now open! Applications are now open! Learn how to apply to each of the scholarships For Licensed Professionals Applicant must be : Owner of a salon with at least three (3) W2 service provider s Salon must be privately owned, locate d 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 The winner will receive : $1,000 USD toward one of these business boosters : Upgrade business devices: computer, tablet, printer, etc .
Stock up on salon inventor y Apply toward business coach or CP A Photo sessio n in the salon – headshots, team pics, etc . Student applicants must : Be a licensed salon, barber, nails, or esthetics professional based in US or Canad a looking for future continuing educatio n . 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 : $ 5 00 USD sent to their school/academy to be applied toward tuition 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 : $ 5 00 USD sent to their school to be applied toward tuitio n Apply Here Official Rules AuraPay’s payment services are provided by Fullsteam Operations LLC in the United States and FS Payments Canada Ltd. in Canada.
Check current system status AuraPay’s payment services are provided by Fullsteam Operations LLC in the United States and FS Payments Canada Ltd. in Canada. Check current system status Aura Salonware does not provide payment services. Payment services are provided by a third party.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Salon owners in business for 15 years or less with at least 3 W-2 service providers in a salon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Aura Salonware Scholarship is funded by Professional Beauty Association. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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