The RBBI Future Professionals Scholarship covers 100% of tuition for one eligible program at Riverside Barber & Beauty Institute. The scholarship recipient is responsible for the required student kit, TDLR licensing and examination fees, and any other personal expenses not specifically covered by the scholarship.

Applicants must be at least 17 years old by the start of their program and be a high school senior, recent graduate, or GED recipient who is interested in pursuing a career in Barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology, or Crossover at Riverside Barber & Beauty Institute.

No. The scholarship application is completely free.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on August 3, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Complete the online application, answer all required questions, submit your essay, and agree to the Applicant Acknowledgment & Consent before submitting your application.

Your essay should answer the following prompt:"Tell us about a challenge you have overcome and how receiving the RBBI Future Professionals Scholarship would help you build the future you want."We encourage you to be genuine and tell your story in your own words.

Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee using a standardized scoring rubric that considers the applicant's personal story, passion, career goals, and overall quality of the essay.

Scholarship finalists will be recognized during the RBBI Annual Back To School Event on August 8, 2026 at 12PM.

Finalists will be invited to complete an admissions tour and interview at Riverside Barber & Beauty Institute. This final step allows both the applicant and the admissions team to determine if RBBI is the right fit before the scholarship recipient is selected.

Following the finalist interviews and admissions tours, the scholarship committee will select and announce the scholarship recipient.

Yes. We strongly encourage all applicants to attend the event. Finalists will be recognized during the event, making it an exciting opportunity to celebrate your achievement and connect with the RBBI community.

Yes. Recent high school graduates and GED recipients who meet the eligibility requirements are welcome to apply.

Yes. High school seniors who are planning to pursue a career in the barber and beauty industry are encouraged to apply. You must graduate in order to attend and redeem scholarship.

Absolutely! Previous tours or inquiries do not affect your eligibility. We welcome both new and existing prospective students to apply.

One Full Tuition RBBI Future Professionals Scholarship will be awarded during this scholarship cycle.

If you have questions about the scholarship or the application process, please contact Riverside Barber & Beauty Institute. Our admissions team will be happy to assist you.