Scholarships

In addition to internal payment plan options and Federal Financial Aid, there are many scholarship opportunities available to our students. Organizations and corporations offer scholarships to students. Connect with the organizations and corporations in your life and ask if they offer scholarships.

Scholarships are available to future and current students, so apply to all scholarships as they become available to you. Below is a list of reputable scholarship programs affiliated with the cosmetology industry. AIP does not endorse and is not affiliated with any of these foundations. Visit www.fastweb.com, a scholarship search engine that will help you find scholarships that may be available to you.

Available Scholarships:

Aveda Institute Portland has compiled a list of scholarships that are specifically available for those in Cosmetology, Hair Design and Esthetic education fields.

Beauty Schools Directory

Up to $2,500 | Prospective & Current students

Beauty Changes Lives

Rotating opportunities for Prospective & Current students

Joe Francis Haircare

$3,000+ | Prospective & Current students

Borboleta Pro Scholarship

Apply after completing the Borboleta Lash Extensions class while in school (Cosmetology and Esthetic programs)

Sports Clips Scholarship

$5,000 | Applicant: Current students

PBA Beauty Scholarships

Rotating scholarship opportunities | Prospective & Current students

Aurie J. Gosnell Scholarship Award

$1,250 | Prospective & Current Full Time Students

AACS Scholarships

Rotating scholarship opportunities | Prospective & Current Students

Careers That Work Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 | High School Senior

Buy-Rite Beauty Annual Scholarship

$1,000 | Prospective & Current Students

OSAC Scholarship

The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students with one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships.

At Aveda Institute Portland,

you won’t just learn your craft— you’ll grow your skills through real-world experiences with:

Aveda educators dedicated to creating a supportive, professional learning environment for every student.
Hybrid learning model that blends live, interactive online classes and in-person, hands-on training
With flexible schedules, it’s easy to fit Cosmetology, Esthiology, and Hair Design programs into your life

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