Whether you’re a beer maker, a beer lover or just believe in diversity, inclusion and opportunity, we need your help.
Fifty percent of the U.S. is female, but according to the most recent survey by the Brewers Association, less than 8% of brewers are women. Similarly, while people of color make up 40% of the population, they represent less than 11% of brewers in the country.
There’s room in brewing for a broader range of people, perspectives and experiences, and by educating a more inclusive pool of brewers, UC Davis will help grow that capacity.
Your Support Has Life-Changing Impact
Last year, with generous support from breweries, hops growers and beer lovers, we:
- Awarded a scholarship to Dung Ngô, one of a handful of Vietnam’s female brewing professionals
- Brought Chijindu Onwuchekwa, our 2022 Tapping Potential winner, to Davis from Nigeria to participate in the Master Brewers Program Practical Bootcamp at our state-of-the-art Anheuser Busch InBev Pilot Brewery.
UC Davis Tapping Potential Brewing Scholarships
Thank You to Our Industry Partners
The UC Davis Tapping Potential Fund provides full-ride scholarships to the prestigious online UC Davis Master Brewers Certificate Program. Scholarships are available to students who are committed to diversity, have experience and/or understanding of the barriers traditionally faced by people from underrepresented populations (based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities…) and demonstrate a high potential for leadership in promoting cross-cultural understanding in the brewing industry.
Scholarships underwritten by the UC Davis Tapping Potential Fund are available once a year with 2024 applications accepted 9/3/24-10/31/24. Scholarships cover all fees and materials for the Online Master Brewers Certificate Program, including a week-long, in-person bootcamp at UC Davis’s state-of-the-art Anheuser Busch InBev Pilot Brewery and Sierra Nevada Brewing Science laboratory.
Meet Our Advisory Council
- Dr. J Jackson-Beckham (Brewers Association, Director of Social Impact)
- Dr. Missy Begay (Bow & Arrow Brewing, Co-founder)
- Lester Koga (Barebottle Brewing Company, Co-founder)
- Garrett Oliver (Brooklyn Brewery, Brewmaster)