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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.

🍺 Train Like a Bavarian Brewer

Trip’s International Educational Beer Trips & the Technical University of Munich

Craft Beer Sensorik Seminar

June 7–13, 2026 | Freising

An immersive, week-long sensory training experience at TUM’s renowned Weihenstephan Brewing & Beverage Technology Research Center. Taught in English by leading brewing scientists, this program blends advanced sensory education with exclusive Bavarian field experiences.

What’s Included

  • 2-day intensive Beer Sensorik Seminar

    • Hosted at historic Weihenstephan

    • Technical University of Munich Sensorik Certificate

  • VIP Bavarian field trips

    • Hallertau hop grading & processing

    • Bavarian Hop Research Center (Hüll)

    • IREKS craft malt facility

  • VIP tour & reception at the Weihenstephan Brewery

  • Lodging in Freising, traditional meals & bier, ground transportation, and a few fun extras.

The following chapters are offering scholarships to their chapter members. Only members from these chapters can apply. 
Illinois - 2 seats + $500 travel stipend, each
Denver - 1 seat + $1,500 travel stipend
San Diego - 1 seat + $1,500 travel stipend
Blue Ridge - 1 seat
New Hampshire Chapter

Discounted Registration to CBC Philly

Course Format: In-person

Course Dates: April 20th - 22nd

Course Information: CBC Philly

Scholarship Value: $300

Seats Available: 5

Application Window: February 9th - March 9th

Description:

The Brewer’s Association is offering 5 Discounted tickets to NH Chapter Members for this year’s Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia!
The discounted rate will give you 25% off All Access and comped BrewExpo Pass.
You have from now till March 9th to apply! There will be a week of deliberation after to decide winners. Members who then receive codes will have until April 1st to purchase tickets at the discounted rate. Current BA Members will receive 25% off the BA Member pricing of $549. Non-Members will receive 25% off the non-member pricing of $699.

Pittsburgh Chapter

Point Park Brewing Program

Course Format: In-person

Course Dates: May 18th - July 15th

Course Information: Brewing Program

Scholarship Value: $1,500

Seats Available: 1

Application Window: February 4th - March 31st

Description:

We are thrilled to announce that we’re offering a scholarship to Point Park University’s Brewing Science Program! This scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition (excluding transportation). To apply, you must be an active member with up-to-date dues and a member of the Pittsburgh Chapter.