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Brewing Scholarship Please read and complete the below information for consideration.

We welcome applications from all individuals who meet the Eligibility Requirements below.

Thanks to the generous support of local breweries and our Brewing Science Academy Alumni we are offering six full tuition scholarships for the 2025 Brewing Science Academy. (While the tuition rate covers all instructional materials, students are responsible for brewing ingredients, all transportation and parking costs to and from campus and our brewery partner sites.)

 

2025 Scholarship Application - Opening February 3, 2025


Scholarships

Pink Boots Society Scholarship* (see eligibility requirements)
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Scholarship
Pittsburgh Brewers Guild Scholarship **(see eligibility requirements)
Wye Beer Co. Scholarship
Brewing Academy Alumni Scholarship
Brewing Academy Alumni Scholarship

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Applicants will need to be 21 years of age or older by the program start date and a legal resident of the United States. Underrepresented applicants including those identifying as an ethnic and/or racial minority, women, and members of the LBGTQ+ community are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also exhibit leadership, professionalism and a strong desire to be active in the brewing community.

Applicants must also be available to attend the 2025 Brewing Science Academy at Point Park University. No travel expenses are included. 

Only complete applications will be considered.

  • Begins: May 12, 2025 | Ends: July 16, 2025| 10 weeks total
  • Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5–8 p.m.
  • Format: On Campus at Point Park University | Downtown Pittsburgh, PA


*Note on the Pink Boots Society Scholarship

The Mission of the Pink Boots Society is to assist, inspire and encourage women and non-binary  beer  professionals to advance their careers in the beer industry through education. For more information, to donate or join go to www.pinkbootssociety.org.

Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship: Must be an active member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Pink Boots Society. To apply, please go to our application page.

**Note on the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild Scholarship

The Pittsburgh Brewers Guild is also accepting applications for the PBG Scholarship to be used at Point Park University's Brewing Science Academy. Please apply directly to PBG for that scholarship. 

 

Scholarship Timeline

  • Applications Open: Monday, February 3, 2025
  • Applications Close: Friday, February 28, 2025
  • Finalists Notified: Before March 7, 2025
  • Scholarship Winners Announced: March 7, 2025
  • Registration for Class Begins: March 10, 2025
  • Brewing 101 Begins: May 12, 2025

Step 1: Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Complete the Scholarship Application Form online. As part of your scholarship application, please submit a short essay (500 words or less) about yourself, touching on the following: A) Briefly describe your experience with brewing and the brewing industry (if any), and your brewing-related ambitions for the future. B) How do you see the Brewing Science Academy furthering your goals? C) Please explain why obtaining one of the scholarships is important, and perhaps necessary, with regard to your ability to attend the course.

Step 2: Submit your Resume 
Please e-mail a copy of your resume to SCPS@PointPark.Edu and use the subject line "Brewing Science Academy Scholarship Application Resume." Preferred file types for your resume are .PDF or .DOCX

Note:

Apply directly to the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild Scholarship.