Eligibility Requirements
· Submit a one-minute video answering one of the three prompts. (See below)
· Submit a 750-word typed essay answering 4 essay questions. (See below)
This scholarship will be awarded to THREE applicants. Whom all must enroll and begin school in the year of 2024. The winners will be able to choose the month they’d like to begin. The individuals will have to be enrolled at Headlines Barber Academy in the 1200-hour Barber Styling program with a full-time schedule or part-time schedule.
Recipients must maintain a full-time enrollment (minimum 32.5 weekly hours) or part-time enrollment (minimum 26.5 weekly hours) and remain in academic good standing, as determined by Headlines Barber Academy to apply scholarship funds towards tuition.
HBA Scholarship FAQs
Who is eligible to apply? Individuals ages 18 or older, with a high school diploma, transcript, or GED, want to begin classes in 2024.
What do I need to apply? Complete a 750-word typed essay answering four essay questions and submit a one-minute video answering one of the three prompts.
How do I submit all the scholarship requirements? The essay and video must be submitted to our school email at headlineskc@gmail.com. Please title the email, “Video and Essay Scholarship Submission”, in the email please include your full name, email, phone number, a copy of your essay and a direct link and/or attachment to your one-minute video.
Amount:
$1,865.00
Application Available:
April 11th, 2024
Application Deadline:
May 17th, 2024
Questions?
Contact: headlineskc@gmail.com or (913)299-9771
Winner Announcement
The scholarship will be awarded to THREE applicants. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, before 3pm.
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Video Submission Requirements
Record an original one-minute video of yourself answering one of the following topics:
1. Explain to us why you desire to become a barber and an entrepreneur.
2. What are the best ways you can make a change in your community as a barber?
3. Marketing is one of the most important ways to promote yourself as a barber and a business. Create a video promoting yourself as a barber and how you would convince a random individual to be your client.
Your video must:
· Contain only copyright-free content
· Cover one of the topics given above
· Be predominantly in English
· Last between 1 – 1:10 minutes
· Be submitted in one of the following formats: .MOV, .MPEG4, .MP4, .AVI
· Be uploaded to Google Drive. No video should be set to public access before the Contest.
*Send us an email at headlineskc@gmail.com with “Video and Essay Scholarship Submission” as the subject line and the following content inside: The direct link to your uploaded video (the share option must be set to "Give access to anyone with the link")
*Tips: Creativity is strongly encouraged! Capture yourself performing in the craft, include your humor, family & friends, editing, and filters! Remember you must answer the topic/prompt that you chose! Lastly, you can create your video through any recording device such as a camera, cellular device, iPad, tablet, or social media apps such as Instagram, TikTok, etc. Please submit your videos through email at headlineskc@gmail.com.
Essay Questions
In 750 words or more, you must type an essay answering all the following questions:
1. Why do you want to become a professional barber here at Headlines Barber Academy?
2. What qualities and characteristics do you have that will help you become a successful barber?
3. Why is sanitation important in your barbering career?
4. What are a few of your barbering goals for the next 5-years?
We look forward to seeing what you create! Please reach out to us with any questions regarding the requirements or submission process. Thank you!
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