Headlines Barber Academy Future Barber Scholarship
The Headlines Barber Academy Future Barber Scholarship is a $2,500 award granted to one aspiring barber who demonstrates passion, commitment, and the drive to succeed in the barbering industry. This scholarship is designed to help reduce the financial barrier to pursuing a career in barbering and support the next generation of talented professionals.
Eligibility Requirements
How to Apply
HBA Scholarship FAQs Who is eligible to apply? Individuals aged 18 and older, with a high school diploma, transcript, or GED. Wants to enroll in the barber styling program and wants to begin classes in September of 2025. No exceptions (Must begin school in September of 2025). Recipients must maintain a full-time or part-time enrollment and remain in academic good standing, as determined by the Headlines Barber Academy to apply scholarship funds towards tuition.
Amount: $2,500.00
Application Deadline: August 16th, 2025
Winner Announced: August 22nd, 2025
Questions? Contact: headlineskc@gmail.com or (913)299-9771
Great Jobs KC - Great Jobs KC - College scholarships and tuition-free job training
TUITION-FREE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
Great Jobs KC Job Training Program provides adults 17 and overlooking to create a better future with access to tuition-free job training programs in high-paying and high-demand industries.
The mission of Great Jobs KC is to provide access to college scholarship and tuition-free job training along with job placement assistance to secure family-sustaining jobs for low-to-modest income individuals in the Kansas City area.
Great Jobs KC Training Program Requirements
· Adults age 17 and over
· Earn less than $45,000 per year
· Have high school diploma or equivalent
· Live in one of the 6 eligible counties Cass (MO), Clay (MO), Jackson (MO), Platte (MO), Johnson (KS), Wyandotte (KS)
How to Apply? Click Job Training Program -> Information -> Get Started -> Great Jobs KC Training Program -> Complete and submit application
Scholar Support Resources →
Once enrolled in a Great Jobs KC Program, our Scholar Support Services Team can work with each Scholar and their Scholar Advocate when life doesn’t go according to plan. We can help identify available resources and make personalized referrals where possible. Great Jobs KC and community partners collaborate to support Scholars through emergency situations with:
· Transportation
· Technology
· Other Needs
If you have questions about the program, please contact us at greatjobskc@greatjobskc.org.
5 Stages of the Program
1. Intake
· Identify Career Interests/Goals, Schedule for career specific orientation, Intro to Scholar Advocate
2. Professional Skills Workshops
· Life Skills: Time, Money, and Stress Management
· Career Skills: Resume, Networking & Job Search, Building your Brand
· Workplace Skills: Working as a Team, Effective Communication, Managing Change
3. Occupational Skills Training
· Scholar Advocate Support
· Scholar Support Resources
· Complete Training
4. Employer Network Team: EMPLOYMENT
· Update and complete resume
· Interviewing Preparation
5. One Year Coaching & Mentoring Post-Employment
· Frequent communication from Scholar Advocate during first year of employment
· Alumni Support