Are you excited about a future in beauty? The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City (TSPA Rapid City ) proudly announces that Redken Cosmetology Scholarship Program applications are now open for 2025. This exclusive financial opportunity can help residents transform their passion for beauty into a thriving professional career in Rapid City.

About the Redken Scholarship Program

This scholarship is designed exclusively for students enrolled in or accepted to a participating Salon Professional Academy franchise location, including TSPA Rapid City. It recognizes your dedication to the beauty industry and invests in your future as a salon professional.

For over 50 years, Redken has been a leader in the beauty industry, providing salon professionals with innovative products, inspiring education, and exclusive programs to maximize success and profitability. Redken maintains strong relationships with the fashion industry and has become a leader in backstage beauty, creating runway looks for prestigious designers.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you:

• Have completed high school or obtained your GED
• Be enrolled in or accepted to The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City
• Maintain at least an 85% GPA and 90% attendance (for current TSPA Rapid City students)
• Not be an employee or family member of Redken, TSPA, or the franchisor

New students must provide a recommendation from their high school counselor or another school official, and current TSPA Rapid City students will need a recommendation from one of their educators.

Scholarship Awards

• One award of $10,000
• Two awards of $5,000
• Fifteen awards of $1,000

All scholarship funds are applied directly to tuition, fees, and books at The Salon Professional Academy Rapid City, helping local students reduce their educational expenses.

Selection Process

Recipients are chosen based on academic record, personal data, and the required appraisal or recommendation. Financial need is not considered, and all applicants are notified in late July.

How to Apply

1. Fill out the online application and upload your transcripts. 
2. Submit recommendations by June 24, 2025, at 3:00 pm Central Time.
3. The application deadline is June 19, 2025

Remember that your application is not considered complete until all required materials have been submitted online. Early application is strongly encouraged for Rapid City area students.

Why Should You Apply?

Getting a Redken Scholarship can help make beauty school more affordable. Plus, it looks great on your resume and connects you to awesome people in the beauty industry. This is your chance to shine and start your career with confidence!

Start Your Beauty Career Journey in Rapid City Today

Contact the admissions department at admissions@tsparapidcity.com to learn more and apply today. Don’t wait – your future in beauty starts now!