DEADLINE: Thrive Causemetics® Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Scholarship
This scholarship is here to support those continuing their education in the face of loss, displacement, or hardship—because your resilience deserves to be recognized and uplifted. More than financial aid, this is a step toward healing and building brighter futures in the communities impacted.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to individuals pursuing education during the 2025–2026 academic year, including those enrolling in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026.
Applicants must:
- Plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade/vocational program, including cosmetology or makeup artistry schools.
- Be one of the following:
- An incoming high school senior (Class of 2026)
- A recent high school graduate
- A current college or trade school student
- An individual not currently in school but enrolled or planning to enroll in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026
- Have been personally impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires, including evacuation, loss of home, or significant financial hardship.
- Have lived in or near one of the affected areas during the time of the wildfires:
- Palisades, Los Angeles, CA
- Eaton Canyon / Altadena, CA
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident attending—or planning to attend—an educational institution located in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.
Award Details
Thrive Causemetics® Foundation, in conjunction with Scholarship America, will award ten (10) scholarships of $10,000 each, providing a total of $100,000 in educational assistance to students impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
- Scholarships may be used toward tuition, books, supplies, or other approved educational expenses.
- Awards will be paid directly to each recipient’s school by Scholarship America, starting in December 2025 who are currently enrolled. For high school seniors or students not yet enrolled, awards will be disbursed once enrollment is confirmed.
This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and submit all required materials by the deadline to be considered.
Timeline
- Application opens: August 9, 2025
Application deadline: September 30, 2025
Recipients notified: November 2025
Funds disbursed: Starting in December 2025 for currently enrolled students; funds for other recipients will be disbursed upon enrollment verification
Selection Process
Recipients will be selected based on:
- Alignment with eligibility criteria
- Demonstrated impact from wildfire events
- Strength and authenticity of personal story
- Clarity of educational and career goals
- Level of financial need
Learn more: https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/wildfire-scholarship.
Apply Today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemeHKCrUYYR1-42Rx7jgsHT5MZ-fK4FxTbcyESlD_gt6sJow/viewform