JASON HECKER WINNER OF THE SASSOON SCHOLARSHIP 2024

The Sassoon Scholarship is a highly coveted opportunity in the industry, providing advanced training and mentorship from the renowned Sassoon Academy which is recognised as the best training in the world.          

Sassoon offers arguably the best training in the world but it's not always within reach of every young eager hairdresser. The winner of the Fellowship Sassoon Scholarship will be given the opportunity to enhance their skills in cutting, colour, and styling with a course at Sassoon Academy. The Sassoon Scholarship is sponsored by Mutu Solutions, trusted by the UK's best hair & beauty businesses for their Salon Call Manager solution. 

The winner can claim towards travel and if required, accommodation costs whilst on the courses, courtesy of Mutu Solutions. Plus, PR profile through the Fellowship platform.

The 13 finalists for the Sassoon Scholarship 2024 were invited to a day of live judging and the winner of the 2024 Scholarship was chosen. The Sassoon Scholarship is open to all members of the Fellowship, being intended for someone who is passionate about their art and wants to develop their skills. The winner of the Sassoon Scholarship receives their choice of four Sassoon courses, up to the value of £2.5k (excluding speciality courses). 

On Monday the 17th of June, the Sassoon Scholarship Auditions took place at the House of Sassoon in London. 13 hopeful finalists were judged by the Fellowship Head of Session, Karoliina Saunders and Sassoon’s Edward Darley. The finalists were invited in to present a mood board and asked some questions by the panel of judges. 

Jason Hecker, a hairdresser from Il Salotto & Offcut Barbers in London, was announced winner of the prestigious 2024 Sassoon Scholarship.    

Jason said: “I’m so honoured to have won the Sassoon Scholarship. Sassoon has heavily inspired my hairdressing journey, and I am extremely excited to further my skills, whilst having the support to navigate and further my career."