Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award
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.
This opportunity is open to current or prospective students of the SDSU Global Campus Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer program who are at least 21 years old.
Learn more about the award and meet past award winner Kassie Fierro.
Application Timeline
Applications for the 2024 Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award are now closed. Applications for the 2025 award will open in September 2024. The next award recipient will be selected and notified in December 2024 and can choose to begin the program in January 2025.
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.
- You may apply online when applications open on Sept. 1. As part of that application, you will be asked to respond in writing to the following prompts (500-1,000 words):
- Please share how you have demonstrated leadership in your community, industry, and/or school and strive to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.
- 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?
- SDSU Global Campus will review applications and essays to determine which applicants are qualified for the award.
- SDSU Global Campus will interview the top three finalists and determine the awardee.
Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2024 Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Diversity Award. Please click here to join the interest list for the 2025 award when applications reopen in September 2024.
As 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