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
Donation Overview
5 Day Conference Pass........ $550 x 4
6 Night Hotel Stay................. $500 x 4
Travel Stipend......................... $300 x 4
Food Stipend.......................... $100 x 4
$1,450/per person = $5,800 Total
If you've donated in the past and would like to access previous spending reports, please inquire here.
Other APP Conference Scholarships to apply for:
APP Legacy, Piercers of Color, Keep Moving Forward, Front of House, Piercer Babes
Upcoming Conference Dates
June 22 - 27, 2025
July 5-10, 2026
Jun 27 - Jul 2, 2027