“As a result of losing our lease, the Niles students will be relocated to our Oak Forest campus, with some students completing instruction through a local Illinois-approved school.” The Niles campus will close effective June 30, 2026.
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JOHN AMICO SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
(*Scholarships vary according to student's level of achievement)
The John Amico school understands the passion and the desire that a new, future licensed professional has to join the Beauty Industry. We want to make opportunities available for everyone that wants to invest in their future. Therefore, we help students locate these scholarships and encourage every student to seek out the ones that may be appropriate for them.
High School Students who are graduating and then starting Cosmetology School the same year as the high school graduation will have the opportunity to earn a $1,000 Scholarship.
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Scholarships are constantly changing. There are new ones all the time. Keep reviewing the ones that might be available through us. Here is a list of scholarships that are currently available:
Founders Award (must have a Bachelor or Master Degree) $3,000 Cosmetology/$2,500 Esthetics
International Scholarships - Non-U.S. citizens who wish to pursue a cosmetology or esthetics career may apply for this scholarship
Alumni Scholarships from John Amico Schools
Military Scholarships
NON Qualified Title IV Government Students
Scholarship amounts differ and are based on the course. All scholarships have different requirements which the applicant must meet. This is determined by filling out the application for a particular scholarship. Please see admissions for availability.
The Beauty Changes Lives Foundation is committed to uniting the beauty industry to support the next generation of beauty and wellness professionals. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to cosmetology, nail, massage and esthetic students studying at qualifying AACS schools.
As a school member, the John Amico School will assist you in contacting Beauty Changes Lives. The AACS does award and administrate these awards. Go to the Beauty Changes Lives site to find out more.
Beauty Changes Lives Scholarships
CND/Tippi Hedren
100% tuition ($5,000 max)
Leo Passage Scholarship
Attend ABS in Chicago and be part of the NEXTGEN team at BCL experience ($7,500 max)
Vidal Sassoon - ADVANCED
1 week course @Sassoon Academy Tuition and Travel ($5,000 max)
Vidal Sassoon - BASIC
50% Tuition ($10,000 max)
MUD (Make-Up Designory)
$2,500 Tuition towards make-up course.
Murad
$2,250 Tuition + Murad Product Kit + Murad Mentor
Massage Envy
$2,000 $1500 Tuition ($500 for school)
John Amico’s School of Hair Design offers and accepts the following scholarships:
Administrative Scholarship
Founders Scholarship
Military Scholarship
Latino Scholarship
Alumni Scholarship
Ace Grant
Beauty Changes Lives Scholarship
MUD (MakeUp Designory)
Vidal Sassoon (Basic and Advanced)
Murad
Massage Evny
Leo Passage Scholarship
CND/Tippi Hedren
Sports Clips Scholarship
Great Clips Scholarship
Ceda Scholarship
Other scholarships are offered by the following:
Pat Goins Memorial Scholarship
SportClips Scholarship
NCEA Esthetician Scholarship
Joe Francis Hair Care Scholarship
OPI Scholarship
Information regarding these scholarships is available in the Admissions Office.
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