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Meet the
POC Scholarship Alumni

Many thanks to John Balk for capturing our scholars beautifully

Class of 2025

Back row L-R:

Jasmine, Hamaila, Leo, Dani

 

Front row L-R: Amanda, Emma, Lilo, Laura, Javiera. 

Group photo 2024 POC Scholarship Alumni. 12 BIPOC body piercing industry professionals

Class of 2024

Back row L-R:

Vicenta, Mary Jane, Josh, Ham, Adriana.

 

Middle row L-R: Franki, Thea, Kim, Jo. 

 

Front row L-R: Merlin, Javi, Sin.

Not pictured: Lucina

Class of 2023

Left to right:

Sheena, Tai, Melissa, Lalena, Kenji, Rayo

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Front row L-R:

Manuel and Dani

Group photo 2023 POC Scholarship alumni. 8 BIPOC body piercing industry professionals

Class of 2022

Back row L-R:

Shwayze, Fran, Jose

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Front row L-R:

Kookie (founder), Angelica, Brandon

Group photo 2019/2022 POC Scholarship alumni including the founder of BIPOC/BPP scholarships, Kookie

What Our Scholars Say

Adriana apprentice piercer at Vaughn Body Arts in Monterrey CA and 2024 POC Scholarship alumni, photo by John Balk Photography

Adriana - Apprentice Piercer

2024 Alumni

Monterrey, CA, USA

"This was an incredible experience where I felt valued, respected, and included by my peers. In the first year of my attendance I felt like I stood out and didn't belong because I didn't see others that looked like me, being part of a diverse group of friendly individuals made all the difference. We are all different but our stories brought us together. The POC fosters a sense of belonging, friendship and pride in standing out. Thank you, POC!"

© 2026 POC Scholarship

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