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.
If your Chapter is interested in offering scholarships for your members, please reach out to scholarships@pinkbootssociety.org.
New York City Chapter: Homebrew Scholarship
Application Window: July 14th - August 17th, 2025
Scholarship Value: $175
Description:
Homebrewing Scholarship to include 1 year membership to Brewminaries Homebrew Club, and a $150 gift card to Forever Homebrew. Good for someone looking to learn more and get started or someone wanting to up there Homebrew game with a community and new gear.
Hampton Roads Chapter: VA Brewers Conference, Richmond
Application Window: July 31st - August 10th
Scholarship Value: $630
Course Format: In Person
Scholarships Available: 4
Description:
Virginia is home to nearly 350 breweries — #11 in the country. Join your peers from across the state for the annual conference. The conference will feature 30+ educational sessions and trade show. In addition, there will be countless networking opportunities, including afternoon happy hours, nightly receptions, and a state-wide bottle share.
Keynote speakers, Trailblazers of Virginia Beer, Bill Spence (St. George) + Dave Warwick (Three Notch’d) + Eric McKay (Hardywood). And, It Takes a Village, People: The YMCAs of Community-Driven Growth, Alison Wisneski and Betsy Lay (Lady Justice Brewing). You can learn more about what the conference has to offer here: https://
The scholarship will cover your conference registration, hotel, parking and incidentals. Two BOOTS will share a room. All Pink Boots Society (PBS) scholarships have a “Pay It Forward” (PIF) requirement, where our scholarship recipients pay forward the knowledge they gained from their scholarship course within six (6) months of completing the course. This can be fulfilled by doing one of the following:
1) writing an article that’s published in a printed publication or on a reputable
website/blog
2) giving a presentation at a local, regional or national professional seminar or
conference
3) volunteer for PBS for 1 year (national committee or chapter officer position)
4) Other ideas? Please speak to your leadership committee and/or each out to scholarships@pinkbootssociety.
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