The Jay Cannistraci Scholarship for Production Makeup Artistry

A cherished friend and a film industry legend has passed on. On September 15, 2011, Jay Cannistraci lost his courageous battle with cancer.

Jay launched his career as a premiere Make Up artist with such films as Goodbye Columbus in 1969 and never ceased working. From the 80’s iconic TV series Miami Vice to the 2006 Miami Vice feature, with the films of such directors as Woody Allen, Oliver Stone and James Cameron sandwiched in between, Jay contributed to over 100 movies and TV episodes.

Most recently, he was one of Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry’s Film & TV instructors and was instrumental in helping build the school into what it is today. His family, friends, faculty, and students will miss him. He was a great inspiration to all of us.

Cosmix is pleased to announce a scholarship in his honor that will be awarded annually to an individual who has the passion and dedication to pursue a career as a professional makeup artist in film and television and qualifies for enrollment.

The scholarship provides entry to the Production Makeup Artistry Program including full tuition and material fees and is awarded annually to an individual who shares the passion that fueled Jay Cannistraci in his successful career.

To Enter: Entrance is open to anyone over the age of 18 with a high school diploma or its equivalence. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of industry experts and members of the Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry executive team. Entries must be received no later than December 1st each year. Applications may be sent by email to info@cosmixinc.com or by regular mail to Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry 2635 E Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306. The entry must include a letter of introduction, all pertinent contact information including email, phone number, and address.

Entries will also include a statement, limited to 500 words, of why the applicant wishes to receive the scholarship. Entrants will be judged solely on their written expression and no previous artistry experience will be required to receive the award. Winners will be announced by December 15th each year.

Legal: To qualify, applicants must meet all the enrollment requirements (must be 18 or older by the time they begin classes, have a high school diploma or a G.E.D., be fluent in English and free from physical handicaps that would prevent them from working as a makeup artist.) International students must meet the requirements of qualification for an M-1 Student Visa, under the regulations of the U.S. Department of State. The winner must be able to provide confirmation of requirements within 30 days of the announcement as the winner, or the Scholarship will go to the runner-up. The Scholarship may be used at Fort Lauderdale campus, and the student must start classes within a year of the receipt of the scholarship, and may be used towards tuition and supplies for the Production Makeup Artistry Program at Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry - up to $11,900 USD. There is no cash award or cash value for unused funds. The decision of the panel is final. Only the winner will be notified by phone and email. To make a donation, please contact Christina Mills at Christina@cosmixinc.com. For more information call 800-908-0544 or 954-564-4181.