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In an effort to support the future of the professional beauty industry, Rosy Salon Software launched its Rosy Rewards Scholarship program in 2016, Here, the software company announces the first winners for 2021 and the next deadline for application.

Rosy Rewards Scholarship winners: (Top Left to Right) : CheQuoya Clark of Ogle School – Dallas, TX; Mia Colamarino of American Barber and Beauty Academy – Reading, PA; Emiliano Diaz of Urban Barber College Concord – Concord, CA. (Bottom Left to Right): Erica Gomez of Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics – Omaha, NE; Tiffany Harding of Ogle School of Hair Skin and Nails – Fort Worth, TX; Lauren Koch of Empire Beauty School – Indianapolis, IN.
Rosy Salon Software has announced the Q1 2021 winners of the ROSY REWARDS scholarship program. This $12,000 annual scholarship fund is designed to provide beauty students throughout North America an opportunity to further their education. Managed by the Professional Beauty Association, the scholarship provides funds to help cover a portion of the winning students' tuition.
For Q1 2021, Rosy has announced six scholarship winners. Each has won a $500 ROSY REWARDS scholarship with all amounts paid directly to the individual’s participating school.
ROSY REWARDS scholarship winners for Q1 2021:
• CheQuoya Clark of Ogle School – Dallas, TX
• Mia Colamarino of American Barber and Beauty Academy – Reading, PA
• Emiliano Diaz of Urban Barber College Concord – Concord, CA
• Erica Gomez of Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics – Omaha, NE
• Tiffany Harding of Ogle School of Hair Skin and Nails – Fort Worth, TX
• Lauren Koch of Empire Beauty School – Indianapolis, IN
“The future of our industry is with the next generation of salon and spa professionals. Now more than ever, beauty and barber students need our help to gain the knowledge and proper licensing they need to succeed,” said Rosy Salon Software President Jason Foodman. “I am proud to witness all of the bright new talent and look forward to seeing how each of you will help shape the industry in the years to come. Congratulations on your win!”
The next quarterly deadline for the ROSY REWARDS scholarship is August 15, 2021. Students who are enrolled in cosmetology, barber, or aesthetics school within North America at the time of the deadline are eligible. For more information or to enter, please visit http://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/rosy-scholarship-program/.
About Rosy Salon Software
Founded by former salon and spa owners, Rosy Salon Software is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based scheduling and business tools with features designed for salons and spas. This service leverages the latest technology and allows users to build deeper relationships with clients while increasing their revenue and profitability.
For more information about Rosy Salon Software, please visit www.rosysalonsoftware.com.
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