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 - December 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 Louisiana/ Mississippi PBS chapter, 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
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 - December 7th
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.
Ft. Collins Chapter Members
Application Window: September 17th - November 7th
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 14th
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.
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.
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 15th
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.
New Mexico Chapter Members
Application Window: October 1st - November 9th
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.
San Diego Chapter Members
Application Window: November 1st- November 30th
Scholarship Value: $275 + $1500 travel stipend
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Scholarships Available: 1
Description:
The Pink Boots San Diego Chapter is offering one Scholarship to the Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference Jan. 27-28, 2026 in New Orleans, LA! Recipients will get a registration ticket and up to $1,500 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.
West Michigan Chapter: Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Conference 2026
Application Window: November 7th - November 14th
Scholarship Value: $800
Course Format: In Person
Course Dates: January 14-16, 2026
Location: Radisson Hotel, Kalamazoo MI
Scholarships Available: 1
Description:
The West Michigan Pink Boots Chapter has been gifted funds to send one Pink Boots member to the Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Conference in January of 2026. This scholarship will pay for your conference registration fee, your hotel stay at the Radisson, and up to a $100 stipend for food/gas.