APP SCHOLARSHIP

Are you an industry professional in need of financial assistance to
further your education, advance your career or build community? 

The Scholarship Package

+ A full conference pass

and jewelry exposition

+ 5 day hotel accommodation 

at Planet Hollywood Vegas

+ Travel & dinner stipend

+ Scheduling assistance & 

mentorship throughout the week

+ Community building with the Piercers of Color 

scholarship organizers & recipients

Eligibility Requirements

+ You must be 21 or older

+You must be racially Black

international applicants are eligible

+ You must be working in a licensed studio
at the time of application & attendance

+ You've never received the BPP scholarship previously
scholarship alumni are not eligible

+ You must register & participate in the mentor program

+ You must make your own travel arrangements to & from conference

You will receive a partial travel reimbursement stipend

Timeline

+ Donations open Dec 1 - 31, 2024

 + Applications open Jan 1 - Feb 15, 2025

+ Recipients announced Feb 28, 2025

+ Registration & prep March - June 2025

+ Conference Week June 22 - 27, 2025