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Canada Chapter Scholarships

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities & Deadlines

  • KPU Recipe Design Course: Deadline September 15, 2026

  • Lighter Format Book Packs: Deadline September 30, 2026

  • WSET Level 2 Certification: Deadline October 15, 2026

1. KPU Recipe Design Online Course

  • Seats Available: 2 seats

  • Value: ~$250 CAD each

  • Course Dates: October 6 – November 10, 2026

  • Format: Online, 6 modules

  • Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Craft unique, high-quality brews with Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s (KPU) Recipe Design for Beer Enthusiasts course. Taught by award-winning brewer and sensory expert Alek Egi, this 6-module course is tailored for individuals with prior homebrewing experience or a foundational knowledge of brewing.


What You Will Learn:

  • Volume & Specifications: Understanding product specifications and calculating batch volume

  • Grain & Mash: Select grains/malts, calculate grain weight, and manage mashing.

  • Water Chemistry: Determine total water requirements and manage salt additions.

  • Hops & Bitterness: Calculate strike water temperatures, select hops, and predict IBUs.

  • Yeast Management: Master propagation, slurry handling, and yeast calculations.

  • Final Formulations: Measure ABV, CO2, and colour while refining carbonation methods.

    Apply Here

2. WSET Level 2 Certification

  • Seats Available: 2 seats total

    • Seat 1: Level 2 Beer;

    • Seat 2: Choice of Level 2 Beer, Wine, or Spirits)

  • Value: $599 USD each

  • Format: Online / On-Demand (Requires ~28 study hours over 4–5 weeks)

  • Completion Request: Finish by December 31, 2026

  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2026

Gain a globally recognized credential through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Each scholarship covers full course tuition, online study materials, videos, and exam fees for certification.

  • Bonus Funding: Pink Boots Canada will provide supplementary funds to help cover required tasting samples.

    Apply Here

3. Level One Book Packs (Cider & Wine)

  • Seats Available: 2 Seats Total (1 for Cider, 1 for Wine)

  • Format: Self-paced reading & interactive tasting kit

  • Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Designed for a lightweight learning experience, these book packs combine essential reading with practical tools to guide your tasting journey.

Package Included Books Practical Tasting Elements Value
Know Your Pour: Cider 101

• The New Cidermaker's Handbook (Claude Jolicoeur)


• Ciderology (Gabe Cook)


• Cider Paired and Plated (Jennie Dorsey)

• Cider Pressing Log


• 33 Mugs of Cider Tasting Journal


• Cider Tasting Flight Deck

 $160 CAD
Crush It Like a Pro: Wine 101

• Wine Folly: The Essential Guide (Madeline Puckette)


• The 24-Hour Wine Expert (Jancis Robertson)


• Wine Witch on Fire (Natalie MacLean)

• 33 Bottles of Wine Tasting Journal


• The Wine Lover's Card Deck


• Wine Tasting Flight Deck

 $150 CAD