Bertie Brown (BIPOC) Scholarship Application
I hereby certify by submitting this application that:

All my answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I have read the Qualifications & Requirements.
I understand that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements:

* You must identify as female, Black/Indigenous/People of Color, and be a current Active Fermenta member.
* Only one application per member per opportunity will be accepted.
* Members may only win once per scholarship category every 12 month period. Within 12 months, you are eligible to win multiple scholarships, as long as each scholarship is in a unique category. (The categories are: Entry Level, Continuing Education, Conferences/Certifications/Professional Memberships, and Diversity/Bertie Brown.)
* Scholarships not used within 12 months of receipt will be forfeited.
* Recipients must provide feedback of the experience to Fermenta in the form of a written report, online blog, photo album, in-person presentation, or other mutually agreed upon format.
* Rights to publish such report and photographs of the winner are granted to Fermenta.
* Board Members and Scholarship Committee Members are ineligible to win.
* While looking at applications, members of the Scholarship Committee do not see the name of the applicant.
 


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The Bertie Brown Scholarship Fund was established to help BIPOC women working or interested in the Fermentation Industry. (Black, Indigenous and People of Color). Please confirm that this applies to you. *
Please confirm you an Active Member of Fermenta. *
If you are not a Fermenta member, you are ineligible to apply for a Fermenta scholarship. To become a member, please visit www.fermentamichigan.org and click on Join Us. If funds for membership are tight, please email Scholarships@fermentamichigan.org, mention Bertie Brown, and inquire about membership.
This scholarship offers up to $200 with the intention that the funds be used to help BIPOC women to pursue educational opportunities, or otherwise advance their careers, in the Fermentation Industries. Please describe how you plan to use the funds if you are granted this scholarship. Examples might include:
*Specific classes/courses related to your fermentation area
*Educational materials towards your industry goals- books, manuals, off-flavor kits, etc.
*Equipment needed for your fermentation career 
*Memberships in professional fermentation organizations
*Conferences, courses or workshops, including registration and/or travel
*Industry publications
*Tuition reimbursement from fermentation industry classes 
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Why did you select this opportunity? *
Please include what your experiences are in the fermentation industries. (1000 characters or less. Please leave out the names of your employers so the scholarship applications are anonymous.)
What goals do you have in the fermentation industry? Consider both short and long-term goals, where applicable. (1000 characters or less) *
How will this particular opportunity help you reach those goals? (1000 characters or less) *
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