Future Industry Professionals Esthetics Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Dermalogica
Introduction
Dermalogica® has supported the esthetics field with dedicated scholarship funding since 2020. For almost four decades the brand—founded by Jane Wurwand to deliver top-tier products, education, and professional training—has helped skin therapists reach their potential. Today Dermalogica® trains about 100,000 skin therapists annually and is the leading choice of skin professionals globally. With a focus on education, individualized care, the human touch, and science-led formulations, Dermalogica® prioritizes skin health over conventional beauty standards.
Scholarship Overview
The Future Industry Professionals Esthetics Scholarship is available to students who are newly accepted into or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica® Partner School and who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). Awards are administered through Beauty Changes Lives.
Award Details
- Number of recipients: One (1)
- Award amount: $5,000
- Season: Winter 2026
- Application window: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026, closing at 11:59 PM PST
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color).
- Applicant must be either newly accepted to or currently enrolled in an esthetics program at a Dermalogica® Partner School that leads to licensure in the United States.
- Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old by the program start date at the accredited school or institution.
Application Instructions
1. Complete the online application and upload proof of enrollment from your esthetics program. Acceptable documentation includes a current progress report or an official acceptance letter from a Dermalogica® Partner School.
2. Provide a public YouTube link to a video no longer than 3 minutes in length. Applications with videos that exceed 3 minutes will be disqualified.
Video prompts (address all in your video):
- Explain how this scholarship would affect your life. What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- Why are you passionate about esthetics? In what ways has your own skin journey influenced that passion?
- How do you plan to use a career in esthetics to serve or uplift your community?
- In what ways does human connection influence or inspire your approach to skin care?
Important Note
Before beginning your application, confirm with your school administrator that your program is a Dermalogica® Partner School.