Wednesday, May 12, 2010

$10k Makeup Scholarship: Enter Now!

Here's an amazing opportunity for a $10,000 scholarship to MUD. The official press release (see below) was sent to me by program manager Jasen Hunt. Send your entry by July 1st, 2010 to register@thepowdergroup.com. And if you win, you have to do my makeup! Good luck. 

Announcing The Kelly Gleason Scholarship for the Makeup Arts
Presented by The Powder Group and Make-Up Designory



The Powder Group and Make-Up Designory are pleased to announce their co-sponsorship of The Kelly
Gleason Scholarship for the Makeup Arts. The scholarship is an annual award presented by The Powder
Group, and Make-Up Designory is proud to be the first partner of this very special award. The scholarship
has been introduced to identify those who are dedicated and motivated to enhance their professional
skills and become the next generation of professional makeup artists.
This scholarship has been created in honor of makeup artist and Local 798 President Kelly Gleason.
Kelly was a talented and popular makeup artist who spent more than twenty years working on some of
the most memorable television and film productions in recent history. She was also a teacher and mentor
to many in the professional makeup artist industry. In 2008, her family and many fans lost Kelly after a
long and courageous fight with cancer.
The Kelly Gleason Scholarship for the Makeup Arts in its partnership with Make-Up Designory will consist
of a $10,000 award to be applied toward any Make-Up Designory program at their New York or Burbank
campus, and will be awarded to one person who is looking to further their education in the area of
makeup artistry. The winner will be announced in the Fall issue of On Makeup Magazine and through the
online and social networking resources of The Powder Group and Make-Up Designory.
Entrance is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a high school completion or its equivalence. Entries
will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and members of the Make-Up Designory and The Powder
Group executive teams. Entries must be received no later than July 1, 2010, and may be received by
email to register@thepowdergroup.com with the subject heading Kelly Gleason Scholarship, or by regular
mail sent to The Powder Group 315 Seventh Avenue 6B New York, NY 10001. The entry must include a
letter of introduction, all pertinent contact information including email, phone number, street address,
social networking details. Entries will also include a statement, limited to 500 words, of why the applicant
wishes to receive the scholarship. Entrants will be judged solely on their written expression and no
previous artistry experience will be required to enter or receive the award. The announcement of the
winner will be made in September, 2010.
Entry Requirements and Legal
Entry into the Competition will require meeting the enrollment pre-requisites for Make-Up Designory.
Enrollment requirements; each individual must be over the age of 18 by the time they begin classes, and
must have proof of high school completion or its equivalent. International students must meet the
requirements for qualification for an M-1 Student Visa, under the regulations of the U.S. Department of
State. The winner must be able to provide confirmation of requirements within 30 days of the
announcement as the winner, or the Scholarship will go to the Runner-up. The Scholarship may be used
at either the Los Angeles or New York campuses, however, the student must start classes by December
31, 2011, and may be used towards tuition and supplies for any Course or Program at Make-Up
Designory - up to $10,000 USD. There is no cash award or cash value for unused funds. The Powder
Group nor Make-Up Designory are not responsible for entries not received. The decision of the panel is
final. Only the winner will be notified by phone and email. To receive email details on the winner please
register for The Powder Group Report by visiting thepowdergroup.com/join.html.