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Cicerone BeerSavvy® Program

Course Format: Online

Course Dates: Any time, 5 – 8 hours to complete

Course Information:  Cicerone Beer Savvy

Course Location: Your Computer (Anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $199 USD

Seats available: 2

Cicerone Beer Savvy is a comprehensive self-paced online beer training course that can be started whenever and wherever. This scholarship is perfect for any brewery owner, beer bar manager, bartender, server, beer writer, beer educator, beer distributor, brewery sales representative or beer chef. Please see Required Applicant Qualifications below.

This course will enhance your knowledge of brewing techniques, beer styles, understanding flavors and off-flavors, food pairings and the language to clearly discuss beer. It is self-paced and should take 5 – 8 hours to complete with a final exam. This course includes the Level 1 Certified Beer Server exam and start you on your journey to Master Cicerone.  Because this is an online course, it is easily available to PBS members in any nation and we encourage our International members to apply. There are two options for final exams: US-based exam and an International CBS exam for those members outside of the USA. Please visit Cicerone Beer Savvy for additional information. This course, as with all USA courses, will only be offered in English at this time.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Road to Cicerone® Courses Educational Series 
(Online Course Suite)

Course Format: Online

Course Dates: Any time

Course Information: Road to Cicerone

Course Location: Your Computer (Anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $295 USD

Seats available: 2

Each online course is mobile-friendly and covers its topic with instructional text, learning activities, references to outside readings, and discussion questions. To complete each book, you can expect to spend about 6-12 hours on reading, study, and activities.

After completing an online course, you should be prepared to pass the included practice exam for that course. Passing the exam earns you an online badge and helps you assess your readiness for the Certified Cicerone® exam.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Yakima Chief Hop & Brew School®

Event Format: In person event 

Event Dates: August 27-29

Event Location: Yakima, WA

Seats available: 4 + $1000 travel stipend

Hop & Brew School® is an annual event offering brewers the opportunity to personally experience the thrill of the American hop harvest in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a chance to see exactly where great beer begins while making a meaningful connection to our favorite ingredient. This event is a true reflection of our mission to connect brewers with the family farms that supply their hops, bringing them closer to the root of their craft!

In addition to farm tours, attendees participate in educational seminars led by industry experts, multi-generational hop growers, and our technical solutions specialists. Topics include product usage, recipe formulation, experimental varieties, brewing practices, and more. Whether it is your first or fourth time at Hop & Brew School, this event always provides attendees with new information that can be readily applied in your brewery. 

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 - Wines

Course Format: 4-week online course with approximately 6 hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 1 Wine

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $329 USD

Seats available: 2

This online certification program is ideal for those starting their journey in wine education, whether for personal enjoyment or as a foundation for a professional career. It’s especially suitable for individuals beginning roles in hospitality, retail, or service industries.

What You Will Achieve

• Gain Basic Skills: Acquire the ability to describe wines accurately and develop a systematic approach to wine tasting.
• Understand Wine Types: Learn to identify different styles of wine through sensory evaluation.
• Master Food and Wine Pairing: Understand the fundamental principles that guide successful food and wine pairings.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 - Wines

Course Format: 5-week online course with approximately 28-35 hours of studying

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 2 Wine

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $679 USD

Seats available: 2

Our renowned instructors bring a blend of academic rigor and practical expertise to the online classroom. The curriculum broadens your understanding of major grape varieties, wine styles, and production techniques, and it goes further to detail labeling laws and quality indicators, significantly boosting your wine knowledge and tasting skills.

What You Will Learn and Experience:

• Deepen Your Wine Knowledge: Gain an in-depth understanding of the principal grape varieties grown worldwide and the various wine styles they produce, including sparkling and fortified wines.
• Enhance Your Tasting Skills: Calibrate your palate with our NVWA instructors using the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT).
• Understand Labels and Wine Quality: Become proficient in decoding wine labels to assess a wine's quality and style.

We are able to have wine kits shipped to the following states ONLY: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY, and Wash DC. NO SHIP LOCATIONS: International, AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, MI, MS, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, and WV.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 - Wines

Course Format: 10 weeks with approximately 84+ hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 3 Wine

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $1,099 USD

Seats available: 1

Worried about the challenge? While the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is not easy, our program is designed to arm you with the necessary tools for success. We emphasize the WSET way of thinking so you'll not only master the material but also understand exactly what the examiners are looking for. This approach builds your confidence for exam day. Enhance your learning experience further by adding a 24-bottle (100 ml each) wine-tasting kit for $305, curated specifically for this level by our experts. Each wine is selected from the WSET’s list of recommended wines to taste, ensuring precise calibration with your instructor and effective practice through homework exercises.

Our expert instructors are renowned industry leaders, and they offer a learning experience that blends scholarly study with practical, hands-on exercises. The course includes detailed sessions on the key factors in wine production—location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation, and bottling—as well as comprehensive analyses of still, sparkling, and fortified wines from around the world.

Upon successful completion of this WSET® Level 3 Certification Course and Exam, you will have gained:

• In-depth training on wines of the world with an understanding of the factors that influence style, quality, and price.
• Wine knowledge applicable to sales, hospitality, and wholesale areas of the industry, but also to those wishing to gain a deeper knowledge of wines around the world.
• An advanced Level 3 Award in Wine Certification from the WSET®
• Ability to request and use the official logo — WSET® Certified Advanced — on your business cards, websites, and other professional material.
• The required pre-requisite for WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wine.

We are able to have wine kits shipped to the following states ONLY: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY, and Wash DC. NO SHIP LOCATIONS: International, AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, MI, MS, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, and WV.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 - Sake

Course Format: 4-week online course with approximately 28 hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 2 Sake

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $357.00 USD

Seats available: 1

This is a four-week course with a fixed start date and includes 12 months of access to the online learning material.

A beginner-level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.

This qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of sake for individuals new to the subject. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award Certificate in Sake, you will need to successfully pass an online OR in-person exam that is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions.

For more information and complete details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.

You have 12 months from the start of your course to schedule your proctored EXAM. Exam orders are placed 21 days before the exam date, and you cannot change the date once that order has been placed with the WSET. Results take 4-5 weeks to be released by WSET.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 - Spirits

Course Format: 4-week online course with approximately 28 hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 1 Spirits

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $357 USD

Seats available: 1

This online certification is perfect for those embarking on their spirits education journey, whether for personal enjoyment or as a stepping stone in a professional spirits industry career. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals starting roles in hospitality, retail, or any service industry.

What You Will Achieve

• Gain Basic Spirits Knowledge: Acquire the skills to describe spirits accurately and develop a systematic approach to tasting.
• Understand Spirit Types: Learn to identify different styles of spirits through sensory evaluation.
• How to Serve Spirits: Learn the essential techniques for properly serving spirits to enhance their flavors and aromas. This includes understanding the correct glassware, optimal serving temperatures, and the basics of cocktail crafting to showcase the spirits at their best.

Our course is designed to be interactive and enjoyable. Through live webinars, video lectures, engaging activities, quizzes, and direct instructor support, you’ll delve into the world of spirits through sight, smell, and taste while understanding key principles involved in the mixing and serving of spirits.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 - Beer

Course Format: 4-week online course with approximately 6 hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 1 Beer

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $325 USD

Seats available: 1

This online certification is perfect for those beginning their beer education journey, whether for personal enjoyment or as a stepping stone in a professional beer industry career. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals starting roles in hospitality, retail, or any service industry.

What You Will Achieve:

• Gain Basic Beer Knowledge: Acquire the skills to describe beer accurately and develop a systematic approach to tasting.
• Understand Beer Styles: Learn to identify different styles of beer through sensory evaluation.
• How to Serve Beer: Learn the essential techniques for properly serving beer to enhance its flavors and aromas. This includes understanding the correct glassware, optimal serving temperatures, and the basics of beer food pairings to showcase the beers at their best.

Our course is designed to be interactive and enjoyable. Through live webinars, video lectures, engaging activities, quizzes, and direct instructor support, you’ll delve into the world of beer through sight, smell, and taste while understanding key principles involved in the brewing and serving of beer.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see below.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 - Beer

Course Format: 4-week online course with approximately 6 hours of studying 

Course Dates: Depends on course

Course Information: WSET Level 2 Beer

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $699 USD

Seats available: 1

Wine 101 – Foundation Online Course

Course Format: Online 

Course Dates: Anytime

Course Information: Wine 101

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $129 USD

Seats available: 1

Our Wine 101 – Foundation Online Course™ will demystify wine for you! Get your foot in the door with a solid foundation – it’s never too late to start learning about wine. You’ll learn everything from how to pick out a bottle, how to read and write tasting notes, and what makes each grape unique. It doesn’t matter if you prefer red or white, sweet or dry – we have something for everyone!

Wine 201 – Wine of the World Online Course

Course Format: Online 

Course Dates: Anytime

Course Information: Wine 201

Course Location: Your Computer (anywhere in the world)

Scholarship Value: $199 USD

Seats available: 1

Wine 201 is designed to give you a deeper exploration of wine with an emphasis on wines relevant to the American market. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, this course provides the building blocks for continual exploration.  You’ll navigate the wines of the world with Jess Helfand, a certified WSET instructor, and Diploma graduate. 

Welcome to Hop Country - Hop Industry Trip Sponsored by the Yakima Chapter

Event Format: Onsite

Event Dates: September 8th-13th,2025

Event Location: Yakima, WA

Scholarship Value: $2500 (includes flight, accommodations, meals, transportation)

Seats available: 5

Description

Welcome to Hop Country! This unique trip to the Yakima Valley showcases the most hoppin’ time around time, Hop Harvest! During this scholarship trip, you will visit several hop farms around the valley, learn all about hop processing from field to pellet! You will get to visit several of the hop companies in the region and get to learn from the experts in sensory, processing, agronomy, breeding and more. This trip also includes a brew day at Single Hill Brewing to carry on the tradition of making a special fresh hop canned beer brewed by the scholarship recipients.  This scholarship includes flight costs, hotel stay, meals, and additional transportation.

Terms & Conditions: All PBS scholarships have a “Pay It Forward” (PIF) requirement, where our scholarship recipients are required to pass on the specific knowledge they gained in their scholarship course to other PBS members and to the industry in general within 6 months of completing the program. This is accomplished through many means like publishing an article, publishing a blog on a reputable website, or giving a presentation at a local, regional or national professional seminar or conference.  The details for the proposed PIF project must be submitted for approval to PBS prior to the event as well as a brief summary after to be posted on the Pink Boots Society Online Community Forum. Many recipients choose to PIF at their local chapter meetings. Failure to complete the PIF requirement will prevent recipients from applying to future scholarships.

All courses require successful completion of the course. Recipients will be billed 50% (up to $500) of the course value if they do not successfully complete the course. As a condition of accepting the scholarship, the recipient will be liable for these charges if the course is not completed with passing marks. Any stipend (if applicable) will be reimbursed once valid receipts of travel expenses are submitted and approved. If the recipient fails to successfully complete the course, stipend (if applicable) will be forfeited and not reimbursed.

By accepting a Pink Boots National scholarship, recipients will be ineligible to receive another scholarship for a period of one year from the acceptance date. Members can still apply to their local chapter scholarships.

Please note that Scholarship Recipients are notified approximately four weeks after the scholarship application window closes.

Scholarship recipients have seven business days from when PBS Nationals sends award notification to respond/accept. If we do not receive a response within the seven business days, the recipient forfeits the scholarship. 

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