More than $100,000 in Scholarships and Prizes Available for Students Through Marinello Schools of Beauty's 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship

Whittier, Calif. (PRWEB) March 04, 2013

Marinello Schools of Beauty a leading national brand of beauty schools in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Nail Technology education launches its 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition, providing outstanding high school seniors with remarkable talent the opportunity for an education at Marinello and the ability to pursue a dream career in the exciting and lucrative beauty industry. Marinello will award a total of 23 scholarships throughout 62 campuses. Applicants in each region will have the chance to win a $ 10,000 scholarship, $ 5,000 scholarship or three one-day professional beauty workshops valued at more than $ 1,000.

We are proud to recognize and reward talented high school seniors with an education and career in beauty through our Raw Talent Scholarship competition, said President of Marinello Schools of Beauty Dr. Nagui Elyas. To date, we have presented more than 25 students, with natural talent and true passion for the beauty industry, with scholarships and prizes totaling more than $ 150,000 and we are thrilled to do it again for the fifth year.

To enter the 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition, candidates are required to submit an essay about how they plan to make a difference in the beauty and wellness industry. The essay will be graded by Marinellos High School Scholarship Committee who will evaluate the essays based on content, creativity, spelling, syntax and grammar. Essay may be submitted via regular mail or via the Marinello website. Applications and instructions are available online at http://www.marinello.com/scholarship.

The second part of the application process includes a hands-on competition, where candidates will perform hair and makeup looks on their own models at their local Marinello campus. Candidates interested in the Cosmetology program will perform formal updo hairstyles appropriate for weddings, proms, or special events, and candidates interested in the Esthetics (Skin Care) program will perform their best makeup look. The Marinello school director will take before and after photographs of all participants work and submit to the Scholarship Committee. The deadline for essay and photographs submissions is April 22, 2013 midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Scholarship winners will be announced 30 days after the competition deadline. Scholarship recipients must start at Marinello by September 2013 or they will lose eligibility for the award. The scholarship may not be transferred to any other college, university, vocational training program, or to cash. The scholarship will be awarded upon successful completion of the Marinello program that the student attends. Management reserves the right to award the scholarship in its entirety upon enrollment. The scholarship becomes null and void if the student drops or does not maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), attendance, or any other criteria that all students are responsible for meeting.

For more information about Marinello Schools of Beauty and the Raw Talent Scholarship, contact a local campus or call 800-648-3413. Contact Marinello through its Facebook page at facebook.com/marinelloschoolsofbeauty.

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Marinello Schools of Beauty

Marinello Schools of Beauty has been defining beauty education since 1905 and is one of the premier beauty schools nationwide. Offering a variety of cosmetology and esthetics programs, Marinello has created a proprietary educational system called the Marinello Method based on more than 100 years of experience, which combines theory and hands-on instruction. Marinello has 62 conveniently located campuses in California, Connecticut, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Utah and also offers affordable spa and salon services performed by student stylists under the supervision of instructors. http://www.marinello.com.

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Brillare Hairdressing Academy Announces $10,000 in Cosmetology Scholarships Available

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) April 24, 2013

Brillare Hairdressing Academy, a Phoenix-based independent cosmetology school, has announced its first ever scholarship program that will award $ 10,000 in scholarships this summer for students to attend either of the schools campuses in Arizona.

Brillare Academy will award two $ 2,500 scholarships for newly enrolling students to attend Brillare Hairdressing Academys Phoenix Campus and two $ 2,500 scholarships for students to attend Brillare Hairdressing Academys Scottsdale Campus.

To apply, candidates must download and complete the scholarship application available on http://www.brillare.com, write a 300 - 450 word essay describing why they want to be a professional in the beauty industry, and compile up to six photos of hairstyles that the applicant has created.

Applicants must send the completed application, essay and photos to Brillare Hairdressing Academy, via e-mail to info(at)brillare(dot)com or by mail to Brillare Hairdressing Academy, C/O Anaphora, LLC, 301 E. Bethany Home Rd., Suite C-275, Phoenix, AZ 85012. All entries must be received via e-mail or postmarked no later than June 15, 2013.

Brillare Academys curriculum is designed for students who are serious about a career in cosmetology, said Christa Jones, CEO of Brillare Hairdressing Academy. We are excited to launch a scholarship program to recognize students who demonstrate that they have the drive and passion to succeed in the beauty industry. The scholarship program is open to high school seniors as well as any new applicant interested in cosmetology who meets the scholarship requirements.

A scholarship committee made up of representatives in the beauty industry will review all submitted essay entries. Entries will be judged on criteria including content, creativity, syntax, spelling and grammar, as well as the candidates ability to

show they are motivated and enthusiastic about being a beauty industry professional.

Eligibility Requirements:

Recipients must enroll at Brillare Hairdressing Academy by August 31, 2013 and start a cosmetology program by September 23, 2013 or they will lose eligibility for award of the scholarship. The application must be received on or before the student's start date and no later than June 15, 2013. The scholarship may not be transferred to any other college, university, vocational training program, or exchanged for cash.

The scholarship becomes null and void if the student drops or does not maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP). The scholarship will be paid in four installments, one per payment period. For students transferring cosmetology hours to Brillare Academy, the $ 2,500 will be prorated.

To be eligible for the 2nd and subsequent payments, the recipient must be in good academic and attendance standing, may not be on warning or probation, must maintain a cumulative GPA of 75% or better, and must have an attendance record of 85% or better. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must have a high school diploma or equivalent at the time of the program start. All interested prospective students who meet the timeline and other qualifications may apply.

About Brillare Hairdressing Academy:

Brillare Academy is an award-winning cosmetology school and is the first and only school in Arizona (and one of only 17 nationwide) to be certified as a Sassoon Academy | School Connection Member School. This distinction gives students access to two of the best resources in the industry: The ABCs of Cutting and Colouring Hair the Sassoon Way and Nuts and Bolts professional business training that goes beyond the chair. Brillare Hairdressing Academy offers day, midday and night cosmetology programs as well as hair and waxing services in an upscale salon-like setting.

Brillare (pronounced Bree-lar-ay) means to shine in Italian. The retail and client services areas feature highly sought-after products in the professional hair care industry including Davines, Eufora, Moroccanoil, GK and OPI products.

Brillare Hairdressing Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS). All client services are performed by students under the supervision of licensed instructors.

Brillare Hairdressing Academy campuses are located in Scottsdale at 15147 N Scottsdale Road, Suite H-300, phone: 480.994.4222, and in Phoenix at 15210 S. 50th Street, Suite 150, phone: 480-940-5300. For more information about programs, services offered and consumer disclosures including completion, placement and licensure rates, visit: http://www.brillare.com/about-us/consumer-disclosure/. Find Brillare Academy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at brillareacademy and on Pinterest at Brillare01.