2024 Illinois Diversity in Brewing Scholarship
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, with the support of the Siebel Institute of Technology, seeks to enhance the diversity of Illinois’ vibrant craft beer industry through equitable access to education and training. Our organizations share the belief that Illinois’ craft brewing community will be stronger when it more fully reflects a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds, values, skills and opinions. Scholarships will be awarded annually to historically underrepresented groups including Females, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ, or disabled interested in joining the brewing industry or furthering their industry knowledge. Mentorship and job placement support will be available.

Two scholarships will be awarded annually during each calendar year to historically underrepresented individuals. One scholarship will be applied to the Executive Overview of the Brewing Process for individuals without any prior paid experience that are interested in working in craft beer. One scholarship will be awarded to individuals currently working in the industry and looking to further their technical brewing knowledge and covers the cost of the WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to apply.

How to Apply: 
Complete this application below. 
Send a copy of your resume (required) to careers@illinoisbeer.com. While not required, the letter or recommendation is strongly suggested if applying for the WBA Concise course.

Applications will open for Calendar Year 2024 on October 18th, 2023. The deadline to apply is November 18, 2023. An interview may be requested to select final candidates. Awardees will be informed no later than January 31, 2024.

Executive Overview Scholarship
Program Costs: $985 (online only until further notice)
Start Dates: April 1, 2024; July 22, 2024; and November 11, 2024
No prior brewing experience is required to apply for the Executive Overview of the Brewing Process.

WBA Concise Course Scholarship
Program Costs: $3,980 (online) or $3,980 + $200/day stipend for two weeks (Chicago campus in-person)
Start Dates: ONLINE: Session 2: Apr 29-July 8 Session 3: Aug 19-Oct 28

IN-PERSON: May 6th - May 17th; and November 4th - November 15th

Prerequisites for the WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology include either: prior knowledge of brewing process basics through either home brewing (1 year), worked or is currently working in the industry, OR has previously earned a Certificate of Attendance for the WBA Executive Overview of the Brewing Process (online) is required. Student performance for the latter is subject to review.

Additional Information: Refer to https://www.siebelinstitute.com/courses for further rules and regulations. Coursework must be completed within two years from the date the scholarship was awarded. Siebel Institute reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time.



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Full Name *
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Describe your current knowledge of and/or experience in brewing. *
What about craft beer inspires you and what do you hope to achieve with a career in the industry? *
This is a diversity scholarship with the intent of making the Illinois craft brewing community stronger when it more fully reflects a diverse range of experiences, backgrounds, values, skills and opinions. Scholarships will be awarded to historically underrepresented groups interested in joining the brewing industry or furthering their industry knowledge. Please list the underrepresented group(s) you identify with. *
Please email your resume to careers@illinoisbeer.com. I understand without sending my resume, this application is null and void *
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