The Society of Cosmetic Chemists has officially started planning the 80^th  Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase (SCC80). This year, the meeting returns to the J.W. Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles, CA on Dec. 1-2, 2026. It includes the Madam CJ Walker Scholarship awards for 2026.

The Madam CJ Walker Scholarship, sponsored by Happi Top 50 Company Mary Kay, awards two $5,000 scholarships supporting under-represented individuals pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree in chemical, physical, medical, pharmaceutical, biological or related sciences and technology with an interest in pursuing a career in the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Awardees each receive a $5,000 scholarship (payable directly to their educational institution); a complimentary one-year membership in SCC; and a prize package to attend the SCC Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase.

Finalists each receive a complimentary one-year membership in SCC and a prize package to attend the SCC Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase.

Interested parties can apply here.