Shear Genius Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Cosmetology students
- From Dare County
Other requirements
- Demonstrate financial need
Overview
Fund Donor: Linda Porter / Shear Genius Salon
Purpose: Provide need-based scholarships to cosmetology students from Dare County
Eligibility:
- Cosmetology students
- From Dare County
- Demonstrate financial need
Fund Background:
- Established in 2013 by Linda Porter to celebrate Shear Genius Salon's 35th anniversary
- Shear Genius Salon founded in 1978
- Linda Porter attended cosmetology school on scholarship and was inspired to give back to her community
- First scholarships awarded in 2015
Scholarship Type: Need-based
Contact Information:
- Phone: 252-261-8839 or 252-423-3003
- Address: 704 S US 64 HWY, Manteo, NC 27954
- Mailing: PO Box 2299, Manteo, NC 27954
How to Apply
Application Process
For current application procedures and deadlines, contact the Outer Banks Community Foundation:
- Phone: 252-261-8839 or 252-423-3003
- Website: www.obcf.org
- Address: 704 S US 64 HWY, Manteo, NC 27954
Note: As of 2014, this was a newly established scholarship fund. Check website for current application timeline and requirements.
What Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $1.74M
- Median grant
- $1.74M
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Fields of Work
- Education
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