CIBS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Cosmetics Industry Buyers & Suppliers (CIBS) is a nonprofit, professional organization, which encompasses the entire spectrum of the fragrance and beauty packaging industry. Based in New York City, CIBS members include professionals from the skincare, cosmetics, hair, fragrance, componentry, ingredients and manufacturing industries. Teaming up with buyers and suppliers along with publishers & retailers provides a multi-level approach to multi-generational growth for appreciating our past, experiencing our present and creating our future.

Officially created in 1948, a small group of cosmetic industry purchasing and salespeople, who were looking for “friendly surroundings” and a place to meet, held their first informal meeting on December 4, 1947. From that humble beginning, CIBS was established. Today, the CIBS membership community is proud to provide opportunities for thousands to meet, host and feel a part of our evolving marketplace. We continue to encourage membership enrollment and participation.

CIBS provides members with unique social networking opportunities through our monthly meetings, which features prominent guest speakers, and our special events throughout the year. With the commitment to excellence in the industry, CIBS participates with scholarship programs, ensuring future generations of leaders.

We stand proud as a united organization for the support of all levels and values in the growing global market of today’s beauty and lifestyle industry.

In keeping with our charter to help future leaders enter and excel in our industry we are pleased to offer the following scholarships each year to well deserving undergraduate students:

FIT SCHOLARSHIP INFO

Here's a great opportunity if you're building a career in cosmetics, beauty, or fragrance: the Cosmetic Industry Buyers & Suppliers (CIBS) Scholarship is now open for applications, and one FIT student will receive $2,500-$3,000 to support their education.

Why apply

This isn't just a check , it's a direct line into the industry. CIBS is a network of buyers, suppliers, and innovators across skincare, cosmetics, hair, fragrance, and packaging. Last year's winner was announced on stage at Make Up in NY, one of the industry's biggest trade shows, in front of brand leaders, suppliers, and press.

What it takes

We built this year's application around real industry thinking, not just GPA. Expect to reflect on things like: what pulled you into this field, how you'd critique a brand's sustainability claims, a time you took initiative without being asked, and where you want to be in ten years. If you have opinions about beauty brands and where the industry is headed, this application is for you.

Key dates

• Application window: August 24 – September 11 ( don't wait)
• Deadline is September 11, 2026
• How to apply: students should submit their completed application/questions by emailing scholarship@cibsonline.com
• Award Amount $2,500-$3,000 
• Winner announced: September 16, 2026, 10:00 AM, at Make Up in NY (Javits Center)winner must be in attendance for award ceremony

Please note: the winner is required to attend the award ceremony in person at Make Up in NY to be presented with the scholarship. Please only apply if you're able to be there on September 16 at 10am.

How to apply

complete the form and email it to scholarship@cibsonline.com before the deadline.

Questions? Reach out to  scholarship@cibsonline.com.

$2500 prize awarded to a well deserving undergraduate student in the Packaging Engineering program at Rutgers University’s School of Engineering.

Only completed applications will be considered

For more information regarding these scholarships, please contact scholarship@cibsonline.com