Scholarship Application

Great Clips® believes in the future of the hair industry and is proud to offer over $100,000 total in cosmetology or barber scholarships to students each year. This scholarship program is offered in memory of Alice Madden Barton, a long-time Great Clips franchisee. Future stylists and barbers across the United States and Canada are invited to apply to receive a cosmetology or barber school tuition scholarship, valued at up to $5,000 each, to help launch their dreams.

Apply for the Great Scholarship Program - it’s easy!

Step One: Write your original essay response to the following question:

What is exciting to you about a career in the cosmetology or barbering industry? Why?

Step Two: Submit your application by completing the form on this page and uploading your essay.

When you complete this form, your information also will be added to the Great Clips® Talent Community. You will receive emails with trends, educational tips, and industry news. Please note that you must answer all fields in the form to be eligible for consideration for a cosmetology or barber school scholarship. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Tips for success:

Be you! Let your personality shine.
Stand out from the crowd by sharing your unique story.
Remember, essays will be evaluated on quality, originality, authenticity, and impact.

Important Dates:

Spring cosmetology or barbering scholarship application period: September 2 – March 1. Recipients notified by no later than April 30.

Fall cosmetology or barbering scholarship application period: March 2 – September 1. Recipients notified by no later than October 31.

If you are selected for a scholarship, a representative from Great Clips, Inc. will contact you. If you are not chosen for one award period, you may reapply for the next period if you maintain eligibility.

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First Name

Last Name

Address

City/Township

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Email Address

Mobile Phone

Cosmetology School Name

Please list the full address and phone number of your school (if you selected other above, please add your school name)

License Type You are Pursuing

School Start Date

Expected Graduation Term

Expected Graduation Year

: Please answer the following question, in a word document or PDF, for scholarship consideration: What excites you about the cosmetology industry and why?Upload Document

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