New York, NY (March 28, 2024) — The Society of Beauty Chemists (SCC) is happy to announce the acceptance of purposes for the 2024 Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships, sponsored by Mary Kay, Inc., might be awarded. The appliance interval is now open and can shut on Could 17, 2024; go to scconline.org/WalkerScholarship.
“Honoring the trade and social contributions of Madam C.J. Walker by this program continues to shine a lightweight on the worth of variety and inclusion,” stated Erica O’Grady, CAE, Chief Govt Officer of the Society. “We’re extraordinarily grateful for the continued dedication of Mary Kay, Inc. as we domesticate the following technology of scientific contributors.”
Now in its fourth 12 months, with the beneficiant assist of Mary Kay, Inc., the scholarship program helps particular under-represented minorities of any gender id pursuing an undergraduate or graduate diploma in STEM disciplines relative to the cosmetics and private care trade. Full eligibility guidelines and program particulars might be discovered at scconline.org/WalkerScholarship.
“In collaboration with the Society, we’re honored to uphold the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker by our academic grant program,” stated Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Innovation Officer, Product and Science at Mary Kay. “This partnership underscores our dedication to fostering variety and inclusion inside our trade, empowering aspiring scientists to pursue impactful careers in cosmetics and private care.”
Awardees might be notified by the Scholarship Choice Committee by August 1, 2024. Along with a $5,000 scholarship, every awardee will obtain a journey voucher, complimentary lodging, a pupil poster, and full entry registration to attend the SCC 78th Annual Scientific Assembly & Showcase, December 11-13, 2024, in Los Angeles.
About Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker (born Sarah Breedlove; 1867-1919) was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is considered the primary feminine self-made millionaire in America. Walker made her fortune by growing and advertising and marketing a line of cosmetics and hair care merchandise for black girls by the enterprise she based, Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Firm. On the time of her dying, she had helped create the function of the twentieth Century, self-made American businesswoman; established herself as a pioneer of the trendy black haircare and cosmetics trade; and set requirements within the African American neighborhood for company and neighborhood giving. Study extra at madamcjwalker.com/about.
About SCC
Now in its 79th 12 months, the SCC is the oldest and largest non-profit membership group serving the cosmetics and private care trade. Devoted to the development of beauty science, SCC headquarters offers unparalleled schooling, assets, and networking for greater than 5,400 members globally and through 19 chapters throughout Higher North America. Go to www.scconline.org for extra info.
About Mary Kay Inc.
Then. Now. At all times. One of many authentic glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash based her dream magnificence model in Texas in 1963 with one purpose: to counterpoint girls’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a world firm with tens of millions of impartial gross sales pressure members in additional than 35 nations. For 60 years, the Mary Kay alternative has empowered girls to outline their very own futures by schooling, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is devoted to investing within the science behind magnificence and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, shade cosmetics, dietary dietary supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, defending girls impacted by most cancers and home abuse, and inspiring youth to observe inheritor desires. Study extra at marykayglobal.com, discover us on Fb, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or observe us on X.
