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Scholarships
The goal of the Pink Boots Canada is to further members’ careers through education. Scholarship programs run throughout the year offering members a variety of opportunities: self-guided study, online directed study, and in-person. From short, specialized courses to long, certificate-granting education to in-person experiential travel, there is a scholarship for everyone.
Canadian Scholarships
Exclusive to Pink Boots Canada members, our scholarships give you a higher chance of receiving incredible opportunities! Below are just a few examples of scholarships we've offered over the years—please note that availability may vary. For the latest information, contact our Education team at education@pinkbootscanada.ca
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Bookpack Scholarships
Our Book Pack Scholarships are carefully crafted print collections that include a selection of books and other items that we think are beneficial to our Canada Chapter members.
CONGRATS to our 2025 Book Pack Winners
Our first book pack scholarship for 2025 focuses on personal development.
Moody Like the Weather: Women in the Workplace Book Pack includes:
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Dr. Spencer Johnson
OUR WINNER: MELANIE MACINNES, FROM LANGLEY TOWNSHIP, BC
Owner and general manager of Locality Brewing, a farm-based brewery in Langley, BC. Deeply connected to her family farm, she believes in the power of local ingredients, sustainable farming, and crafting beer that tells the story of the land it comes from. She thrives on building something from the ground up, solving problems, and finding creative ways to make things work.
CONGRATS to our 2024 Book Pack Winners!
BOOK PACK #1 - THE EXPLORER BOOK PACK
WINNER: Courtney Wagner, University of Alberta, Alberta
I am a homebrewer along with my husband and I am so excited to see how these materials will enhance my knowledge. My dream is to open a brewery/event space in the future and I am grateful for these tools contributing to this journey.
BOOK PACK #2 - FRUITED FERMENTATION BOOK PACK
WINNER: Jenny Lukasiewicz, Niagara College, Ontario
BOOK PACK # 3 - FALL INTO BOOKS BOOK PACK
WINNER: Meghan Marjanovic, Owner, Winterlong Brewing, Yukon
I am a homebrewer along with my husband and I am so excited to see how these materials will enhance my knowledge. My dream is to open a brewery/event space in the future and I am grateful for these tools contributing to this journey.
2025 Spring Book Pack Scholarship: Moody Like This Weather
Our first book pack scholarship for 2025 focuses on personal development.
Moody Like the Weather: Women in the Workplace Book Pack includes:
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Dr. Spencer Johnson
OUR WINNER: MELANIE MACINNES, FROM LANGLEY TOWNSHIP, BC
Owner and general manager of Locality Brewing, a farm-based brewery in Langley, BC. Deeply connected to her family farm, she believes in the power of local ingredients, sustainable farming, and crafting beer that tells the story of the land it comes from. She thrives on building something from the ground up, solving problems, and finding creative ways to make things work.
2024 Book Packs/ Sponsored by Frederick OTG
BOOK PACK #1 - THE EXPLORER BOOK PACK
WINNER: Courtney Wagner, University of Alberta, Alberta
I am a homebrewer along with my husband and I am so excited to see how these materials will enhance my knowledge. My dream is to open a brewery/event space in the future and I am grateful for these tools contributing to this journey.
BOOK PACK #2 - FRUITED FERMENTATION BOOK PACK
WINNER: Jenny Lukasiewicz, Niagara College, Ontario
BOOK PACK # 3 - FALL INTO BOOKS BOOK PACK
WINNER: Meghan Marjanovic, Owner, Winterlong Brewing, Yukon
I am a homebrewer along with my husband and I am so excited to see how these materials will enhance my knowledge. My dream is to open a brewery/event space in the future and I am grateful for these tools contributing to this journey.
Past Canadian Winners
2025
Moody Like the Weather: Women in the Workplace Book Pack
Melanie Macinnes (BC)
2024
Fall Into Books Book Pack
Meghan Marjanovic, Owner, Winterlong Brewing, Yukon
2024
Fruited Fermentation Bookpack
Jenny Lukasiewicz, Niagara College, ON
2024
Explorer Bookpack Scholarship
Courtney Wagner, University of Alberta
2024
2024 Pink Boots National Conference
Jaime Korner (BC)
2024
Road to Cicerone Courses
Erin McQuitty (AB)
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2024
Trips' Beer Trip
Tammy Joho (ON)
2023
Yakima Chapter sponsored Yakima Industry Trip
Joyce Lau
2023
Craft Beer Professionals Connects, Scharelston, SC
Jaime Korner (BC)
2023
Napa Valley Wine Academy: WSET Level 2 Wine
Morgan Flegg (AB)
2023
Yakima Chief Hops - Hop & Brew School
Jennifer Rogers (AB)
2022
Not Your Hobby Marketing Bev Biz Mastermind
Danielle Chaput (ON)
2022
CBP Connects Conference
Sarah Scullion (ON)
2022
Beerology: Mastering Beer and Food Pairing (Canadian Scholarship)
Emily Kokonas (BC)
2022
Yakima Chief Hops: Hop & Brew School ® (Canadian scholarship)
Tammy Joho (ON)
2021
Crafting a Strategy
Kaley Weston (ON)
2021
Crafting a Strategy
Sierra Sininger (AB)
2020
Oregon State University Beer Quality and Analysis
Sarah Scullion (ON)
2020
Crafting a Strategy
Terra Barrett (NL)
2019
New Mexico State University Brewing & Distilling
Brittany Ribalkin (ON)
2019
New Mexico State University Brewing and Distilling. Postponed to 2022.
Natasha Peiskar (AB)
2018
Beer, Bratwurst & Beyond Tour
Diana McKenzie (BC)
2018
Beer, Bratwurst & Beyond Tour
Michelle Tham (ON)
2017
Beer, Bratwurst & Beyond Tour (2017)
Tracy Vornbrock (AB)
2016
Beer, Bratwurst & Beyond Tour
Stephanie Arsenault (AB)
2015
OSU Craft Brewery Startup Workshop
Nardia McGrath (NL)
FAQ's
There are Canadian-specific scholarships and International scholarships. Each offering body has its own separate application process, with applications reviewed by separate groups. One Canada Chapter scholarship is open for applications at a time. International scholarships offer multiple opportunities at the same time, but only three scholarships can be applied for on International applications.
Canada Chapter members can apply for both Canada and International scholarships in the same application period. If the member is chosen for both scholarships, only one can be chosen.
Application deadlines are varied. Specific deadlines are published in member newsletters and on associated Pink Boots websites.
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Resume: Submit an up-to-date resume.
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Essay: Set aside some time to write an essay that shows your enthusiasm for the scholarship, what you hope to learn, and how you foresee the scholarship furthering your career. This is your time to shine.
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Letter of Recommendation (optional but recommended): Ask a former employer, co-worker, or educator to provide you with a letter that demonstrates your passion for the industry.
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It can take up to 8 weeks to hear back from the scholarship committee if you are a winner
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If you applied for more than one scholarship and are a winning candidate you will need to pick just one scholarship
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Find out ahead what you need for your course or scholarship. Each scholarship is different. Some require you to pay in advance.
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Pay it Forward: All PBS scholarships have a “Pay It Forward” (PIF) requirement, where our scholarship recipients are required to pass on the specific knowledge they gained in their scholarship course to other PBS members and to the industry in general within 6 months of completing the program.
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Successful completion of the course: Recipients will be billed 50% (up to $500) of the course value if they do not successfully complete the course.
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Recipients will be ineligible to receive another scholarship for a period of ONE YEAR from the acceptance date.
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Still unsure where to start? Contact Liz McDonnell, Education Chair, at education@pinkbootscanada.ca, or book an appointment with her through Koalender.
Both Natasha Peiskar, Canada Chapter President, and Brittany Ribalkin, Former Brew Day Lead, received Pink Boots Society Scholarships. You can hear more about their insights on the application process, tips for crafting standout applications, and what happens next on the recording of their previous online event. Click here to watch.