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.
2026 Pink Boots Conference Chapter Scholarships
(Scroll down to see all chapter scholarships)
(Scroll down to see all 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 - November 15th
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.
Boston Chapter Members
Application Window: September 11th - October 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $1,500 USD
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots Boston Chapter is offering 2 Scholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $1,500 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Social Media Collaboration Post on their time at the Conference - highlighting something learned OR an in-person presentation for the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference on key learning experiences.
Birmingham, AL Chapter Members
Application Window: September 15th - October 20th
Scholarship Value: $275 and $500
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 4
Description:
The Birmingham, Alabama, Chapter of the Pink Boots Society is proud to support professional development and education in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry. We are offering four scholarships for the 2026 Pink Boots Conference in New Orleans.These scholarships are designed to help members gain access to world-class education, networking, and leadership opportunities at the annual conference.
Scholarship Details:
Two (2) Conference Ticket Scholarships – Covers the full cost of a conference ticket, valued at $275 each.
Two (2) Travel Stipend Scholarships – Provides a $500 stipend to assist with travel and lodging expenses.
New Hampshire Chapter Members
Application Window: September 12th - October 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $1,500 USD
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots Society NH Chapter is offeringScholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!
Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Ft. Collins Chapter Members
Application Window: September 17th - October 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $1,500 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Fort Collins Pink Boots Chapter is offering up to 2 scholarships for the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA! Each recipient will have registration fees covered ($350 value) and a travel stipend of up to $1,500.
Recipients agree to develop and share a one pager or complete a pay it forward presentation to the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference.
Kansas City Chapter Members
Application Window: September 17th - November 1st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $1,500 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots Kansas City Chapter is offering 2 Scholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $1,500 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Pay-It-Forward of their choice on their time at the Conference - highlighting something they learned within 60 days of returning from the conference. Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $1,500 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Social Media Collaboration Post on their time at the Conference - highlighting something learned OR an in-person presentation for the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference on key learning experiences.
North Texas Chapter Members
Application Window: September 24th - October 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $750 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots North Texas Chapter is offering 2 Scholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $750 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Pay-It-Forward of their choice on their time at the Conference - highlighting something they learned within 60 days of returning from the conference. Recipients agree to complete a Social Media Collaboration Post on their time at the Conference - highlighting something learned OR an in-person presentation for the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference on key learning experiences.
Upstate New York Chapter Members
Application Window: September 29th - November 3rd
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $800 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots Upstate New York Chapter is offering 2 Scholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Bi-Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA!Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $800 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Pay-It-Forward of their choice on their time at the Conference - highlighting something they learned within 60 days of returning from the conference. Recipients agree to complete a Social Media Collaboration Post on their time at the Conference - highlighting something learned OR an in-person presentation for the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference on key learning experiences.
Utah Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - Oct 31st
Scholarship Value: $275 or $1000 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 5 (2 conference passes and 3 travel stipends)
Description:
The Pink Boots Utah Chapter is offering 5 Scholarships to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference in New Orleans, LA! The options are the conference registration and/or a $1000 travel stipend. Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $1000 travel stipend. Recipients agree to complete a Pay-It-Forward of their choice on their time at the Conference - highlighting something they learned within 60 days of returning from the conference. Recipients agree to complete a Social Media Collaboration Post on their time at the Conference - highlighting something learned OR an in-person presentation for the chapter within 60 days of returning from the conference on key learning experiences.
New York City Chapter Members
Application Window: October 2nd - November 9th
Scholarship Value: $275 + up to $750 USD Travel Stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 1
Description:
The Pink Boots Society NYC Chapter is offering a scholarship to the 2026 Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference in New Orleans, LA!Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions. Additionally the recipient will get a $750 travel stipend. Terms and Conditions apply.
SE Michigan Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - November 1st
Scholarship Value: $275
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Southeast Michigan Pink Boots Chapter is offering up to 2 scholarships covering the registration fee for the 2026 Pink Boots Society Conference!
Each recipient will receive a registration code for the early bird conference ticket.
In accepting this scholarship, recipients are to complete a Pay-It-Forward on their time at the conference within 60 days of the conference’s end date. Recipients may create a social media collaboration post OR do an in-person presentation about their experiences and/or what they learned at the conference.
Philadelphia Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - October 24th
Scholarship Value: $275 + $1500 travel stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pink Boots Philadelphia Chapter is offering 2 Scholarships to the Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference Jan. 27-28, 2026 in New Orleans, LA! Recipients will get a registration ticket and a $1500 travel stipend.
Join members from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect and grow. There will be nightly networking events beginning on Monday, January 26th followed by 2 days full of panels and sessions covering topics across fermentation industries and professions.
Recipients agree to complete a Pay-It-Forward by posting at least 1 photo and comment on social media about the conference each day of the conference and by planning 1 chapter meeting in 2026.
New Mexico Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - November 2nd
Scholarship Value: See Description
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 4
Description:
The New Mexico Chapter of the Pink Boots Society is excited to fund four scholarships for our members to travel to the National Conference in January in New Orleans!
This will include:
2 scholarships that are conference registration ticket + $1000, each
2 scholarships that are $500 travel stipend, each
registration, a shared double-occupancy room at the conference hotel, and a $500 travel stipend to offset the cost of a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans. Lodging will be offered from Monday, January 26, to allow for travel the day before the conference begins and attendance to the Welcome Event, through Thursday, January 29.Pittsburgh Chapter Members
Application Window: October 10th - November 9th
Scholarship Value: $275+$1000 travel stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Pink Boots Society is excited to fund four scholarships for our members to travel to the National Conference in January in New Orleans!
This will include:
2 scholarships that are conference registration ticket + $1000
Denver Chapter Members
Application Window: October 13th - November 14th
Scholarship Value: $275 + $1500 travel stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
Denver 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.
Boston Chapter : Massachusetts Brewers Conference
Application Window: September 19th - October 12th
Scholarship Value: $200
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Location: Jack's Abby Craft Lagers - 100 Clinton St, Framingham, MA 01702
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
The Mass. Craft Brewers Guild is pleased to offer the Pink Boots Society Boston Chapter two scholarships to attend the Mass Brewers Guild Technical Brewing & Business Conference, presented by Allen Craft Beverage Insurance.This full-day event takes place on Monday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and features a series of workshops and lectures designed to share best practices from industry experts and foster meaningful connections within the craft beer community.
Attendees can choose the track that best fits their professional focus: Technical Brewing or Business.
Tickets include continental breakfast, lunch, and a happy hour.
New Hampshire Chapter : NH Craft Brew Education Day
Application Window: September 23rd - October 12th
Scholarship Value: $100
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: October 27th, 2025
Location: Spyglass Brewing Co., 306 Innovative Way, Nashua, NH 03062
Scholarships Available: 2
Description:
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and celebration as we come together to explore what makes craft beer an enduring source of joy and community. The NH Craft Brew Education Day isn't about quick fixes or survival tactics—it's about rediscovering the passion, creativity, and camaraderie that brought us all to this incredible industry in the first place.
A Shared Experience We're bringing everyone together in one large, welcoming space for five cohesive educational seminars designed to benefit brewery staff at every level.
What Makes This Day Special Dive deeper into the craft and focus on the positives—celebrating what's working, exploring practical approaches, and learning from industry experts who understand the realities we all face.
Five Dynamic Seminars
* Tasting Like a BJCP Judge with Em Sauter of Pints and Panels
* Sensory Session on Off-Flavors and Positive Flavor Identification
* Pressurized Lagering Seminar with White Labs
* Beer's Appeal with John Holl and Andy Crouch of All About Beer
* Behind the Numbers with Chris Shepard of Beer Marketer's Insights