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Julie Christine Guerra, Lanita Leary and Serena Ellis are the winners of the third Rosy Rewards Scholarship program.
Rosy Salon Software is pleased to announce the winners of the third Rosy Rewards scholarship program. Offered exclusively for future salon professionals, this $10,000 annual scholarship fund is designed to give cosmetology students throughout North America an opportunity to further their education by providing funds to help cover a portion of their tuition.
Quarterly ROSY REWARDS scholarships include $1500 first place, $500 second place, and $500 third place prizes, which are paid directly to the participating school and are to be applied towards the students’ tuition.
Out of 175 entries, the ROSY REWARDS scholarship board has named the following winners:
First Place:
Serena Ellis of International Salon and Spa Academy - Colorado Springs, CO
Second Place:
Julie Christine Guerra of Cerritos Beauty Academy - Cerritos, CA
Third Place:
Lanita Leary of ABC Adult School / Cerritos Beauty Academy in Cerritos, CA
“We’re very happy with the continued turnout for the Rosy Rewards scholarship program,” said Jim Bower, founder of Rosy Salon Software. “It’s a great opportunity to help future salon and spa professionals and to help kick-start the careers of each set of winners.”
The next quarterly deadline for the Rosy Rewards scholarship is May 15, 2017. Students who are enrolled in cosmetology school within North America at the time of the deadline are eligible and can enter for themselves or be nominated by others. For more information or to enter, click here.
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. Rosy, SalonRunner, and Floydware are registered trademarks of Floydware, LLC.

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