Great Clips Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Great Clips
Overview
Description: Great Clips offers an annual scholarship program that supports future cosmetologists and barbers across the United States and Canada. The program awards scholarships to help cover tuition and related training costs for eligible students pursuing cosmetology or barber education. Recipients are intended to receive financial support that helps launch their careers in the hair industry. The program is funded at more than $100,000 total each year through individual awards.
- Annual program supporting cosmetology and barber students
- Over $100,000 in scholarships awarded each year
- Open to applicants across the U.S. and Canada (with exceptions)
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and legal residents of the 50 United States (including D.C.) or Canada, excluding Quebec. Individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction will need written consent from a parent or legal guardian to accept any award. Employees, officers, directors, franchisees, and agents of the sponsor are not eligible to participate. By applying, participating in, or accepting an award, applicants agree to the program’s Terms and Conditions and to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws; the sponsor may modify or terminate the scholarship subject to applicable law.
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Residency: U.S. (including D.C.) or Canada, excluding Quebec
- Some sponsor-affiliated personnel are ineligible
Award Details
Award Value: Individual tuition scholarships are valued at up to $5,000 each to assist with cosmetology or barber school expenses. The aggregate program funding exceeds $100,000 annually, allowing multiple recipients each cycle. Awards are intended to reduce financial barriers to vocational training and support entry into the hair industry. Specific award amounts, number of recipients, and disbursement procedures are determined by the sponsor.
- Individual awards: up to $5,000 each
- Program total: more than $100,000 annually
- Amount and distribution determined by the sponsor
History of the Award
History of the Award: The scholarship program is offered in memory of Alice Madden Barton, a long-time Great Clips franchisee, and honors her legacy in the hair industry. It was established to support aspiring stylists and barbers and to invest in the next generation of professionals. The program reflects the sponsor’s commitment to industry development and community support. Details, updates, and notifications about the program are posted on the scholarship website.
- Established in memory of Alice Madden Barton
- Designed to support emerging stylists and barbers
- Program updates posted on the scholarship site
More information: For full terms, application details, and any updates, visit the scholarship site at jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application.
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