Empire Beauty School at Virginia Beach

🚨Scholarship Announcement!

The Leo Passage Scholarships, offered by Beauty Changes Lives, provide financial support for those ready to lead, grow, and inspire in the beauty industry.

🎓 Two opportunities available:
• Cosmetology Students — up to $7,500
• Instructors / Educators — up to $2,500 (for advanced or continuing education)

📅 Upcoming deadline:

• October 31

If you’re ready to take your passion to the next level, don’t miss this opportunity!

To learn more, please visit:
https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships-opportunities/

🛍️ Your favorites are on sale!

For the month of August, enjoy 10% off all retail products and stock up on the haircare and skincare essentials you love. Whether you're refreshing your routine or trying something new, now is the perfect time to save.

Offer valid August 1–31. *Excludes Dermalogica products.

New backpack. New supplies. New haircut.

August is the perfect time to refresh your student's look with 50% off haircuts for guests 18 & under. Get them classroom-ready before the first bell rings.

Invest in your future—your scholarship could be waiting! ✂️🎓

Great Clips® is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to help cosmetology and barbering students take the next step toward their careers. If you're currently enrolled and eligible, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

📅 Fall application deadline: September 1

Click the link: https://jobs.greatclips.com/schools or text SCHOLARSHIP to 98765 to get started. Good luck! 💚

☀️ July may be coming to an end, but great hair is always in season.

Refresh your look with our Ultimate Styling Package for just $25! Enjoy a shampoo & style, scalp or conditioning treatment, plus your choice of iron work or two braids.

Don't miss out—this limited-time offer is available through September 30. Book your appointment today and head into the rest of summer looking and feeling your best.

☀️💅 The OPI x Empire Summer Nail Contest is still happening!

There's still time to show off your creativity. Create a full set inspired by "What Summer Means to You" and post it to Instagram between July 1–31. Be sure to include your full name, Empire campus, a brief description of your inspiration, and the hashtags and . Keep your post public through August 15 for judging.

We can't wait to see your summer-inspired creations! 🌴✨

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity – Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation

Apply for the S.W.E.A.T. (Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo) Scholarship at:
https://mikeroweworks.org/scholarship

Eligibility:
🖤Must be a U.S. citizen
🖤High school senior, graduate, or GED holder
🖤Enrolled or planning to enroll in an approved trade-related program at a U.S. accredited 2-year college, vocational/technical school, or technical institute (4-year degree programs are not eligible)
🖤Able to provide a current tuition bill or official cost statement for the upcoming academic year

Prior recipients may apply for second-year funding

Scholarships are awarded four times a year, based on when your application is submitted. Scholarships will not be awarded for programs that have already completed.
• October 2026 – Apply August 30, 2026
• December 2026 – Apply by October 31, 2026

Application Deadline
To be considered for a scholarship in 2026, you must apply by October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone.

Learn from the best. 💫 Join us for our next Mentorship Moments session featuring Marlee Coles, a texture expert and cosmetology instructor with a passion for natural hair and education. Gain industry insight, sharpen your skills, and get inspired by someone dedicated to helping the next generation of beauty professionals succeed.

📅 July 20, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual Zoom for Empire Beauty School students

✨ Fresh sets, fresh confidence! 💅
Our talented nail students are bringing creativity to life one set at a time.💖