Hop Growers of New York is making it possible for one female, or female identifying person employed in, or looking to be employed in, the New York State craft brewing industry to attend the 2026 New York State Brewers Conference presented by TLF Graphics. 

 

The winning individual receives a package that includes FULL Conference registration for one person on Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20, as well as hotel accommodation for both nights.

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Eligibility

Any individual that meets the criteria below, are based in New York State and that did not win a scholarship to attend the NYS Brewers Conference in previous years are eligible to participate:

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• Female or female identifying.

• Be working in or plan to work in the craft beer industry, whether it be at a brewery or a company that supports breweries, within the next 6 months.

• All positions are encouraged to apply.

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How to Enter / Nomination Process

​​Submission to the Hopsteiner Scholarship is by nomination (someone nominates you for consideration) or self-nomination (you nominate yourself for consideration).
 

You can nominate yourself, a colleague, current/former/prospective employer/employee, or other professional acquaintance, via this application form to be entered for consideration. Final selections will be made by lottery.

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Timeline

The deadline to submit entries is Tuesday February 2nd.

The winner will be notified on Monday, February 9th.