Young Women & the Science of Beauty Experience
ApplyIn Partnership With
NAACP Youth & College and L'Oréal have teamed up to create exclusive, behind-the-scenes creative industry immersion experiences for young women interested in careers in STEAM, fashion, beauty, and creative production. These one-day experiences are designed to provide real-world exposure, mentorship, and career insight by connecting participants directly with industry professionals in live and studio-based environments.
Through this partnership, selected participants will gain access to professional settings, such as the Image Awards Fashion Show in Los Angeles, California, and an immersion experience at Beyond the Gates Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Participants will observe creative teams in action, learn how ideas move from concept to execution, and explore career pathways across fashion, beauty, and the broader creative industries.
In addition to the immersive experiences, selected participants will be featured in NAACP Youth & College online webinars, where they will reflect on what they learned, how beauty connects to STEAM, and the career pathways they discovered during their immersive experience — helping to inspire and inform other young people exploring similar interests.
Applicants may apply to one or both experiences through a single application.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman
- Be between the ages of 18–25 at the time of the experience
- Be available to attend the full day of the selected immersion experience
- Be willing and able to participate in future NAACP Youth & College online webinars to share reflections and insights from the experience
Additional considerations:
- Preference will be given to current NAACP members
- Demonstrated interest or experience in STEAM, beauty, fashion, or creative industries is encouraged, but not required
Apply for the Experiences
These immersive experiences are designed to provide career exposure, mentorship, and inspiration for young women exploring pathways at the intersection of STEAM, fashion, beauty, and creative production. Selection for each experience will be made separately.