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Shear Genius Scholarship Fund

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Shear Genius Scholarship Fund

Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation

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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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