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Empowering the Beauty Community: The Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund

CÉCRED X BEYGOOD FUND

Hairstylists hold a significant influence over their clients, cultivating a unique environment where individuals can freely express their identity through their hairstyles. We are proud to contribute to this remarkable community.

Cécred™ x BeyGOOD Fund

Supporting talent development, enhancing professionalism, and encouraging entrepreneurship within the hair industry are core values for us. This commitment has led to our collaboration with Cécred to launch the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund, which acknowledges the vital role that professional stylists play in promoting hair health and the importance of advocating for the salon community. Annually, the fund will allocate $500,000 for scholarships to cosmetology schools and grants for salon businesses in five cities recognized for their vibrant and diverse communities of hairstylists: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New Jersey.

Cécred x BeyGOOD Student Scholarships

Each year, we will award twenty-five scholarships of $10,000 each to students enrolled in five cosmetology schools that embrace inclusive curriculums located in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New Jersey.

2024 Student Scholarship Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled or accepted at one of our partner cosmetology schools:
  • Beaver Beauty Academy (Atlanta)
  • Trenz Beauty Academy (Chicago)
  • Universal College of Beauty (Los Angeles)
  • Franklin Institute (Houston)
  • Janas Cosmetology Academy (New Jersey)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Completed scholarship application
  • Resident of one of the targeted cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or New Jersey

2024 Student Scholarship Timeline

  • February 20, 2024: Applications open
  • March 20, 2024: Applications close
  • April 20, 2024: Scholarship recipients announced

Cécred x BeyGOOD Salon Business Grant

We understand that managing a salon or beauty business can be challenging, whether you operate a booth, run a salon, or work from home. Each year, we will grant twenty-five $10,000 awards to eligible salon owners in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and New Jersey, empowering them to continue making a positive impact in their communities.

2024 Salon Business Grant Eligibility

  • Operate in one of our five selected cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or New Jersey
  • Show financial need
  • Hold a current license as a barber, hairstylist, or cosmetologist with at least two years of experience
  • Have a valid lease for a salon, suite, booth, or provide proof of salon ownership
  • In business for a minimum of one year
  • Complete the application process

2024 Salon Business Grant Timeline

  • February 20, 2024: Applications open
  • March 20, 2024: Applications close
  • April 20, 2024: Grant recipients announced
  • May 1, 2024: Applications open
  • May 20, 2024: Applications close
  • June 20, 2024: Grant recipients announced
  • July 1, 2024: Applications open
  • July 20, 2024: Applications close
  • August 20, 2024: Grant recipients announced
  • September 1, 2024: Applications open
  • September 20, 2024: Applications close
  • October 20, 2024: Grant recipients announced
  • November 1, 2024: Applications open
  • November 20, 2024: Applications close
  • December 20, 2024: Grant recipients announced

Apply now at https://beygood.org/cecred