{"id":1014,"date":"2023-06-26T14:42:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T21:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probeauty.org\/?page_id=1014"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:24:37","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div  class=\"page-hero-carousel alignfull\"  id=\"block_41cbaa7d4f0717bdf506cc68b243ae12\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-green\" data-content-width=\"secondary\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-swiper swiper\" data-autoplay=\"\" data-autoplay-timeout=\"3\" data-start-on-next=\"\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-slide\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-media\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero-carousel-image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1382\" height=\"922\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scholarship_Hero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Image of a woman smiling with people working in the background\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scholarship_Hero.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scholarship_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scholarship_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Scholarship_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1382px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 410\/205;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        2026 MOROCCANOIL SCHOLARSHIP                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <p>Application deadline is <strong>June 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Five (5) \u2013 <strong>$2,500 scholarships<\/strong> will be awarded. <strong>Any unused PBA Moroccanoil Scholarship funds will carry forward to the next scholarship period.<\/strong> Scholarship funds are managed by <strong>PBA\/PBA Charities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\">\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"><strong>At least 18 years of age<\/strong> and a <strong>U.S. citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">A <strong>cosmetology student<\/strong> enrolled in an <strong>independent cosmetology school<\/strong> (not affiliated with a specific product brand) in a <strong>cosmetology program resulting in a cosmetology license<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"><strong>Not<\/strong> enrolled in a continuing education program and <strong>not<\/strong> already holding an existing cosmetology license (these do not qualify).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Able to <strong>complete the online application in full<\/strong> by the due date at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-link-card=\"true\"><strong>www.probeauty.org\/scholarships<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Able to provide <strong>proof of enrollment, costs, and expenses<\/strong> as required.<strong>Deadline:<\/strong> June 30, 2026.Any unused <strong>PBA Moroccanoil Scholarship<\/strong> funds will carry forward to the next scholarship period. Scholarship funds are managed by <strong>PBA\/PBA Charities<\/strong>.\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Moroccanoil-Scholarship-Terms-June-2026.pdf\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1yvdrrs1nx57xs\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n                                <details>\n                <summary>\n                                                            <div class=\"accordion-grid-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minerva-New-Vector.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Minerva logo\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minerva-New-Vector.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minerva-New-Vector-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minerva-New-Vector-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        2026 PBA Minerva Beauty Scholarship                     <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <p>Application deadline: <strong>July 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One (1) &#8211; <strong>$1,000 scholarship<\/strong> will be awarded to a student enrolled in and in good standing at school studying cosmetology, nail tech, barbering, esthetics, or massage.<\/p>\n<p>Two (2) &#8211; <strong>$500 scholarships<\/strong> will be awarded to individuals currently working as a beauty\/wellness professional licensed in cosmetology, nail tech, barbering, esthetics, or massage for industry-related continuing education<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility requirements: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be currently enrolled in school (and in good standing) or a licensed professional currently working as a beauty\/wellness professional<\/li>\n<li>Must be a Cosmetology, Nail Tech, Barbering, Esthetics, and Massage student or licensed professional<\/li>\n<li>Must complete the application in its entirety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Minerva-Scholarship-Terms-July-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/mq6nht21htromu\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n                                <details>\n                <summary>\n                                                            <div class=\"accordion-grid-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1245\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-1536x747.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MSS_Logo_2025_stacked_black-2048x996.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1245;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        MY SALON SUITE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-bc844605-7540-4cd2-8552-11eea890ccd3\">Application deadline is August 15, 2026.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-22c424c4-9711-432e-946c-d83836b43b61\">\n<p>\u00a0$77,500 in scholarship will be awarded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ten (10)<\/strong> &#8211; $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to students intending to attend school resulting in a license in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or massage therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two hundred and fifty (250)<\/strong> &#8211; $250 scholarships will be awarded to currently MY SALON Suite members for industry-related continuing education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sixty-two (62)<\/strong> &#8211; $250 scholarships will be awarded during the first three periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sixty-four (64)<\/strong> &#8211; $250 scholarships will be awarded during the last period.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTo be eligible to apply, applicants must be:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\">\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Must be a <strong>U.S. citizen<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Must be <strong>attending school in the U.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\">Must be <strong>enrolled in a program<\/strong> leading to a professional license (where applicable) in:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cosmetology<\/li>\n<li>Nail technology<\/li>\n<li>Barbering<\/li>\n<li>Esthetics<\/li>\n<li>Massage therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Deadlines will be March 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026, and December 15, 2026.<\/strong> Any unused MY SALON Suite Scholarship funds will carry forward to the next scholarship period. Scholarship funds are managed by PBA\/PBA Charities.<\/p>\n<p>See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MY-SALON-Suite-Scholarship-Terms-2026.pdf\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1eecij11bitk3y\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n                                <details>\n                <summary>\n                                                            <div class=\"accordion-grid-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Joseph-L-Weir.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Joseph L Weir Memorial Scholarship\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Joseph-L-Weir.png 300w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Joseph-L-Weir-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        JOSEPH L. WEIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <p>Application deadline is September 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five (5)<\/strong> scholarships valued at $500 will be awarded.<\/p>\n<p>Scholarships will be awarded to current PBA Licensed Professional and Student Members to use towards continuing education or cosmetology school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Five (5)<\/strong> scholarship recipients will be chosen and notified by email. All scholarships are funded by The Joseph L Weir Trust and administered by the PBA Charities. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the PBA Chair. All scholarship awards are final.<\/p>\n<p>PBA honors the legacy of Joseph L. Weir through educational scholarships. These scholarships celebrate the spirit of commitment to the association, which has been demonstrated by Joseph L. Weir through fostering the advancement and education of individual members.<\/p>\n<p>The PBA Joseph L. Weir Scholarship is made available because of the Joseph L. Weir Trust.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PBA-Lifetime-Member-Scholarship-Terms-September-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/miutjm18np635\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n                                <details>\n                <summary>\n                                                            <div class=\"accordion-grid-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Shaping_Futures-e1762197719705.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/240;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        2026 Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <p>2026 Schwarzkopf Professional Shaping Futures<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application deadline is October 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Five (5) $2,000 scholarships<\/strong> will be awarded to cosmetology students currently enrolled in an accredited cosmetology or hairstyling program.<\/p>\n<p>Shaping Futures&#8217; mission is to empower. Born from a project in 2008, Shaping Futures has evolved into a global initiative within over 33 countries, helping teach new skill sets for participants, to be able learn a craft and support themselves. We are excited to be able to offer Shaping Futures to our future hairstylists in USA; scholarships to assist with schooling, along with support and mentorship, including continued educational seminars and trainings. Creative, compassionate, exciting, and empowered, that is the Schwarzkopf Professional way.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible, applicants must:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>Be 18 or older<\/strong> and a <strong>U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Enrolled in an <strong>accredited cosmetology or hairstyling program<\/strong> leading to licensure<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <strong>Henkel employees and their children are not eligible<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Complete the application in its entirety<\/p>\n<p>All scholarships are funded by Schwarzkopf Pro and administered by Professional Beauty Association Charities. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by PBA Charities. All scholarship awards are final.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2026-Schwarzkopf-Scholarship-Terms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/mov7dvi1v5gj6b\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n                                <details>\n                <summary>\n                                                            <div class=\"accordion-grid-image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1525633197-13bc15b44bb33aa0d1755d64eb689208a2a049de00b85d6f977c7f71b97f3f23-d_640.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1525633197-13bc15b44bb33aa0d1755d64eb689208a2a049de00b85d6f977c7f71b97f3f23-d_640.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1525633197-13bc15b44bb33aa0d1755d64eb689208a2a049de00b85d6f977c7f71b97f3f23-d_640-300x169.webp 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/360;\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"accordion-grid-title\">\n                        MILADY RISE SCHOLARSHIP                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div>\n                    <p>Application deadline is November 15, 2026<br \/>\nWinning applicants will be notified by January 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Five (5) \u2013 $500 scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in school (5) and active licensed professionals (5). Winners will be chosen and notified by email. Scholarship funds awarded must be used within six months of being awarded.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Milady\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250910095759\/https:\/\/www.miladytraining.com\/bundles\/client-well-being-safety-certification?utm_source=pba&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=scholarship%20pg\">RISE Certified in Client Well-Being &amp; Safety<\/a>\u00a0(students at Milady\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250910095759\/https:\/\/www.milady.com\/rise-partner-school-program?utm_source=pba&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=scholarship%20pg\">RISE Partner schools<\/a>\u00a0get free access)<\/li>\n<li>Currently enrolled in school (and in good standing)\u00a0<strong>OR<\/strong>\u00a0a licensed professional currently working as a beauty\/wellness professional in Cosmetology, Nail Tech, Barbering, Esthetics, or Massage.<\/li>\n<li>Must complete the application in its entirety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All scholarships are funded by Milady and administered by the Professional Beauty Association Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the PBA Chair. All scholarship awards are final.<\/p>\n<p>See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Milady-Scholarship-Terms-November-2026.pdf\">Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n                    \n                                        <div class=\"accordion-grid-buttons\">\n                                                                        <a class=\"primary-button accordion-grid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pbacharities.wufoo.com\/forms\/m1yqgksy1lwzllm\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            APPLY NOW                        <\/a>\n                        \n                                                \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:99px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_13968f55a944ba718a1fa721e3671fe0\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-pink\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"title-and-content alignwide\"  id=\"block_25c244aaa214d1ec6d0b103138542ab4\"  data-columns=\"5050\">\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-title\" data-animation>\n                <h2>ADVANCE YOUR<br \/>\r\nCAREER<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-content\" data-animation>\n        <p>Gain exclusive scholarship opportunities to invest in your education without worrying about the cost.<\/p>\n<section id=\"schwarzkopf\"><\/section>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_e642d4cfbf7028ee6e8cde35248d929e\"  data-highlight-color-medium=\"none\"  data-color-scheme=\"medium\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"title-and-content alignwide\"  id=\"block_5db57f608876d28ee219964b7bac8d46\"  data-columns=\"5050\">\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-title\" data-animation>\n                <h2>Sponsor A Scholarship<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-content\" data-animation>\n        <p>Sponsoring a scholarship is a great way to show your brand\u2019s support and commitment to educational opportunities. This unique marketing opportunity is also tax deductible. Find out how to sponsor a scholarship by contacting Rachel Molepske, at <a href=\"mailto:rachel@probeauty.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rachel@probeauty.org<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:14804553453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">480.455.3453<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"title-and-content-buttons\">\n                                    <a class=\"primary-button page-hero-carousel-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.probeauty.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/23_Scholarship_Sponsorship_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Download Scholarship Brochure (open in a new tab)\">\n                Download Scholarship Brochure            <\/a>\n            \n                        \n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section-background alignfull\"  id=\"block_15f7de4eb703886fddf4d60253433125\"  data-color-scheme=\"light-green\">\n    <div class=\"blocks-container\">\n        \n\n<section  class=\"title-and-content alignwide\"  id=\"block_4dcf5e97517186bb7ee26d2aff9b3ea6\"  data-columns=\"5050\">\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-title\" data-animation>\n                <h2>Benefits for YOU<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"title-and-content-content\" data-animation>\n        <p>Join PBA to get access to exclusive scholarships, classes, partner training discounts and so much more. 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