Chapter Scholarships

Chapters fund these scholarships and only current members of that Chapter are eligible to apply.

We have switched to a new scholarship platform, OpenWater! Current members can log in using their PBS member login information. 

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If your Chapter is interested in offering scholarships for your members, please reach out to scholarships@pinkbootssociety.org.

Boston Chapter - Craft Brewers Conference Scholarship

Event dates: April 28-May 1, 2025

Scholarship Application Window: January 10-March 15, 2025

Event Location: Indianapolis, IN

Event Information 

Scholarship Value: Registration plus $1,500 travel stipend 

Seats Available: 2

Join your fellow brewers at the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, IN! This scholarship covers the BA member registration costs and includes a travel stipend of up to $1,500. If you are not a BA member, you can join or pay the difference in registration costs.

Boston Chapter - Trip’s Beer Trips – Craft Beer Sensorik Training Seminar

Event dates: June 8-14, 2025

Scholarship Application Window: January 9-April 15, 2025

Event Location: Freising, Germany – Passport required. (MUST NOT expire before 2026 to travel)

Event Information 

Scholarship Value: $4,460 + $1,500 travel stipend per person, double occupancy required. Flight not included.

Seats Available: 2

One full week of Classroom and Field Experiences 
FEATURES:
     1. 2 Day intense Sensory Beer Seminar – Course
               a. Historical Weihenstephan Brauerei Freising Germany
               b. Receive Technical University of Munich Sensorik Certificate
     2. VIP Bavarian Field Trips: Hops & Malting Facilities
               a. Hallertau Hops Grading and Processing – St. Johann
               b. Bavarian Research Center – Hüll
               c. IREKS Bavarian Craft Malt Facility – Kulmbach
     3. VIP Tour Weihenstephan Brewery and Reception
     4. Extras
               a. Convenient Lodging in Freising (easy walking distance to Brewery)
               b. Traditional Meals & Bier
               c. Ground transportation for Events
               d. and Fun Stuff!

Chicago Chapter - Siebel Institute of Technology WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Format: In Person

Course dates: May or November 2025

Scholarship Application Window: January 21 - February 21, 2025

Course Location: Siebel Institute of Technology

322 South Green Street
Suite 100
Chicago, Illinois, 60607
United States of America

Course Information 

Scholarship Value: $3980

Seats Available: 1

The WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology covers a similar range of topics as those presented in our advanced-level programs, but at a depth which allows those with only moderate understanding of brewing science and technology to participate in the course. This is an ideal course for those considering entry into the brewing industry, as well as those pursuing a wider knowledge of the business in order to improve their skills and advance in their brewing careers. The course also offers the best way to prepare for our advanced-level programs should you decide to take them at a later date.