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Anna Botts, Kira Bell and Leslie Blake are named as the first 2019 recipients of the Rosy Rewards Scholarship Program.

Rosy Salon Software is pleased to announce the winners of the ROSY REWARDS scholarship program for the first quarter of 2019. Offered exclusively for future salon professionals this $10,000 annual scholarship fund is designed to give cosmetology, barber or esthetics students throughout North America an opportunity to further their education by providing funds to help cover a portion of their tuition.
“For 2019, we partnered with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to add another level of credibility to the program,” said Rosy Salon Software Vice President of Education and Training John Bertorelli. “It’s all about helping give the next generation of beauty professionals the tools, and in this case the funding, they need to succeed. We look forward to a continued relationship with the PBA and the expanded visibility the organization brings to this and other scholarship programs.”
Quarterly ROSY REWARDS scholarships include $500 each for two runners up and a $1500 first place prize. All amounts are paid directly to the participating school for application towards the students’ tuition.
The 2019 Q1 Rosy Rewards scholarship winners are:
First Place:
Anna Botts - Aveda Fredric's Institute
Cincinnati, Ohio
First Runner Up:
Kira Bell - Paul Mitchell The School
Portland, Oregon
Second Runner Up:
Leslie Blake - Los Angeles Barber and Cosmetology Apprentice Training Committee
Los Angeles, California
The next quarterly deadline for the ROSY REWARDS scholarship is May 15, 2019. Students who are enrolled in cosmetology, barber or esthetics school within North America at the time of the deadline are eligible. For more information or to enter, CLICK HERE. v
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. For more information about Rosy Salon Software, please visit www.rosysalonsoftware.com.

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