Category Scholarship

2024 Legacy Scholarship Announcement

The APP is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Legacy Scholarships! Congratulations everyone!

Our scholarship program was fully funded by our generous sponsors and the APP. We appreciate you!

Sponsored by Stiletto Piercing Supplies

Dave Kelso Scholarship – mi33tsu (Canada)

Ryan Markwell Scholarship – Josh King (USA)

David Vidra Scholarship – Breo Hoek (UK)

Gail Shub Scholarship – Xhules Gega (Germany)

Sponsored by LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery

Rick Frueh Scholarship – Georgia (UK)

Rick Frueh Scholarship – Andy Forest (Australia)

Sponsored by Canasteel Jewelry

David Vidra Scholarship (Canasteel) – Yürgen van de Velde (USA)

Sponsored by the Association of Professional Piercers

Legacy Scholarship – Victor Huaraca (USA)

Legacy Scholarship – Sonia Deineko (Denmark)

Legacy Scholarship – Phebe Rose (England)

Legacy Scholarship – Anna Skverna (Russian Fed.)

Legacy Scholarship – Vânia Graça (Portugal)

*Contribution to the scholarship program also made by Aurelie Gi

2024 APP Legacy Scholarship

The 2024 Legacy Scholarship Program is now taking applications to attend the upcoming APP Conference & Exposition, taking place at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, June 23-28!

This is funding for approximately 8 piercers in need of financial assistance to attend this educational event and recipients are required to work more than 30 hours during the Conference. Accommodations and Conference registration are included in the Scholarship, but you must provide your own transportation to and from the Conference and cover your own meals.

So, do you qualify? Here’s a few things that are required for eligibility.

-You must be 21 years or old by the time Conference happens.
-You must have never attended Conference before (some exceptions do apply).
-You must be working in a studio and have at least six months experience before Conference.

All applicants will be considered based on the following criteria.

-Financial Need: This scholarship is for piercers who cannot attend the conference without assistance.
-Participation in the industry outside of your own studio.
-Demonstrating interest in bettering your skills/circumstances.
-Enthusiasm for the opportunity.
-Spirit of volunteering / Demonstrating work ethic / Humility

Do you feel that this scholarship applies to you? Take a peek at the detailed information and the application right here through this link: 2024 Legacy Scholarship Information and Application.

You have until January 31, 2024 to apply.

Good luck everyone!