Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award

Applications Are Open Now Through Friday August 9, 2024

Multiple awards will be granted this year, so apply now to be eligible!

Made possible by Coronado Brewing Company, the Craft Beer Diversity Award will help build a skilled generation of brewing professionals who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the craft beer industry.

The recipient will receive full tuition towards completing their Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer. They’ll also have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience through an internship with Coronado Brewing Company as a capstone to the program.

Application Timeline

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award!

Join Interest List

Diversity Award Process

SDSU Global Campus will consider applications from students interested in completing the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program. Tuition will be paid by the award from Coronado Brewing Company.

  1. You may apply starting July 10. As part of that application, you will be asked to respond in writing to the following prompts (500-1,000 words):
    1. Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in your community, industry, and/or school and strive to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
    2. If you receive this award, how will your participation in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program provide you the opportunity to impact the brewing industry and be a champion for a more diverse and inclusive workforce?
  2. SDSU Global Campus will review applications and essays to determine which applicants are qualified for the award.

Apply Here Today!

Diversity Award Process

SDSU Global Campus will consider applications from students interested in completing the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program. Tuition will be paid by the award from Coronado Brewing Company.

  1. You may apply starting July 10. As part of that application, you will be asked to respond in writing to the following prompts (500-1,000 words):
    1. Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in your community, industry, and/or school and strive to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
    2. If you receive this award, how will your participation in the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program provide you the opportunity to impact the brewing industry and be a champion for a more diverse and inclusive workforce?
  2. SDSU Global Campus will review applications and essays to determine which applicants are qualified for the award.

Join Interest List

Brandi Langham photo and storyAs the first recipient of the Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award I am truly honored to continue my craft beer journey with SDSU Global Campus. This education and experience will prove to be valuable not just to myself but to this industry. I look forward to taking what I learn in this program to the workplace and incorporating a diverse and inclusive team through education where we can all succeed!

— Kassy Fierro, Inaugural Award Winner

Back to Top >