2010 NCA Sally Beauty Scholarship - Winners Announced!

2010 Scholarship Winners

Over 200 applications were received for the 2010 PBA | NCA Sally Beauty Excel Scholarship. Although the selection process was difficult given the high caliber of applicants, the PBA | NCA committee responsible for awarding scholarships is proud to announce the following awards in each of the three qualifiying categories:

• Five $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to high school graduates, under the age of 26, desiring to enter the cosmetology profession. The 2010 winners are:
  • Jamie Boyd-Spokane, WA
  • Hilary Honadel-Havre, MT
  • Sylvia Loya-Phoenix, AZ
  • Genevieve Rucker-Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Cassia Vinson-Odessa, MO


• Three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to current NCA members for continuing education in the field of cosmetology. The 2010 winners are:
  • Kip Lamaison-Palmdale, CA
  • Melissa Saenz-Montgomery, IL
  • Pneurissa Stamps-Chicago, IL


• Two $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving children or grandchildren of current NCA members for their use in pursuing advanced education at the college level. The 2010 winners are:
  • Charles Carillon-Jacksonville, FL
  • Lauren Paytes-Cincinnatti, OH

Congratulations to all of the 2010 recipients!

Check back in April, 2010 for the 2011 applications.

Applications deadline is November 15, 2010. Ten scholarship recipients will be chosen and notified by mail. All scholarships are funded by Sally Beauty Supply and administered by the National Cosmetology Association. Applications will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the President of the National Cosmetology Association. All scholarship awards are final.