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.
Wisconsin Chapter: Briess Malt + Brew Workshop
Application Window: August 15th - September 8th
Scholarship Value: $450
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: October 21st - 23rd 2025
Location: Manitowoc, WI (locations of workshops change)
Scholarships Available: 1
Description:
The Briess Malt + Brew Workshop is an annual event where individuals take an in depth lesson on the malting process from start to finish. You'll experience a tour of Briess’ malting facility, complete workshops in Manitowoc’s Maritime Museum, and hear from professional speakers in the industry. Aside from malt, you also get to board the USS Cobia, a World War II submarine parked in the Manitowoc River. The entire experience is incredibly fun and I am so grateful we get to send someone from Pink Boots to attend.This scholarship covers
registration fees along with a $300 travel stipend.
2026 Pink Boots Conference Chapter Scholarships
New Orleans Chapter Members
Application Window: September 1st - November 1st
Scholarship Value: $275
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
If you're a member of the New Orleans PBS chapter or are in the Louisiana/Mississippi area, please apply to get a free ticket to the two day conference this January 27-28! We are giving away 2 tickets from our funds. Learn a lot about Beer, wine, and distilling Businesses, from marketing and front of house to production and back of house. Plus network with cool industry women and non-binary people from around the States. Let us know how you think this Conference could help you advance in your career.
Maine Chapter Members
Application Window: September 1st - October 3rd
Scholarship Value: $275 + $1500 Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
2026 Pink Boots Society Conference
Seattle Chapter Members
Application Window: September 3rd - September 28th
Scholarship Value: $275 + $1500 Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
Seattle Pink Boots Society Seattle Chapter is funding scholarships for our members to travel to the National Conference in January in New Orleans! Travel dates are the 26th and 29th surrounding the conference.
Seattle Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - October 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $1,500 AUD
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
This Chapter-funded scholarship supports attendance at the Pink Boots Society In-Person Conference in New Orleans (2026). Each award includes one full conference ticket plus a travel stipend (up to AUD 1,500). Open to current PBS members in NSW/ACT who are actively involved in brewing, packaging, QA/QC, hospitality or leadership within the fermented beverage industry. Recipients agree to complete a short write-up or 10-minute talk for the Chapter within 60 days of returning, and to share key learnings with the community.
