Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winners
Application Open Date
3/1/2025
Application Deadline
5/31/2025
Eligible Grades
Undergraduate

L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

Funded by
L’Oréal Professionnel
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winners
Scholarship Open Date
3/1/2025
Scholarship Close Date
5/31/2025
Eligible Grades
Undergraduate

The L’Oréal Professionnel Empowerment Scholarship aims to demonstrate its support for diversity and equality within the cosmetology profession.

The scholarship is awarded annually to students who are interested in a career in the cosmetology industry.

The scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Sheena Coleman, a former member of the L’Oréal Professional Education Team who passed in 2020. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Scholarship Summary

The L’Oréal Professionnel Empowerment Scholarship aims to demonstrate its support for diversity and equality within the cosmetology profession.

The scholarship is awarded annually to students who are interested in a career in the cosmetology industry.

The scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Sheena Coleman, a former member of the L’Oréal Professional Education Team who passed in 2020. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Eligible Grade: Undergraduate
  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Required GPA: Any
  • Geographic Eligibility: United States
  • Gender: Any
  • Race/Ethnicity: Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

Key Information of L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

Study Details

Area of Study

Cosmetology

Country of Study

United States

Specific Schools

Any

Application Requirements

Here’s what you need to submit besides your application.

  • Video Submission
  • School Verification

L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship Timeline

March 1

Application Opening Date

Applications open in March.

May 31

Application Closing Date

Applications close in late May.

How to ace the L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

1

Submit your application in time

Make sure to get in your application early. This gives the scholarship organization enough time to follow up with you in case of any errors.

2

Keep your answers concise

The application requires you to make a three-minute video submission, answering some questions. Put passion and energy into your responses; let the judges know what you are all about. Be creative and have fun!

3

Plan your video

Don’t just submit the first video you record, record a few and maybe also write out a script. Submit the one with the best sound quality, where the lighting is good, and where you come across confident.

4

Engage in extracurricular activities

Spice up your application with extra-curricular activities you were involved in and increase your chances of winning.

How the L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship is Judged

The L’Oréal Professional Empowerment Scholarship chooses applicants based on diversity and race. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States and identify as a person of color. Applicants will also be evaluated based on community involvement, academic achievement, and financial need.

Why We Love the L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

1

The L’Oréal Organization prides itself on diversity

The L’Oréal Professionnel celebrates diversity and equality in the beauty profession to demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, and diversity.

2

Sheena Coleman’s passion empowered the L’Oréal Scholarship

Sheena Coleman enjoyed teaching people who are new to the cosmetology world and inspired the L’Oréal Empowerment Scholarship.

3

You don’t have to be a member

All people of color may apply for the scholarship, regardless of if they are a member of L’Oréal Professionnel.

5 Facts About the L’Oréal Professionnel Empowering Diversity Scholarship

01.

Winners are included in a mentoring program

Scholarship winners are invited to be a part of a mentorship program during their period in school.

02.

One of many scholarships for cosmetology

The Beauty Changes Lives Organization offers not only the L’Oréal Scholarship but many other scholarships that are involved in the professional beauty industry.

03.

A chance to connect with past winners

Get to know past winners of various scholarships and where they are now.

04.

You can donate to the L’Oréal organization

You can start your very own scholarship customized to your needs, and make a lifetime of impact on the next generation of cosmetology professionals in the industry.

05.

Applicants are judged by various industry professionals

The likes of Vivienne Mackinder, founder of HairDesignerTV, and many more form part of the judging panel.