Scholarship for Campus courses
Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Brewing Scholarship
In collaboration with the Siebel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering TWO full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
Both scholarships are for the World Brewing Academy (WBA) Concise Course in Brewing Technology to be held in Montreal, Canada, in October 2026. Siebel Institute has moved its previous Chicago classes to its new location in Montreal-an exciting move!
The WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology is a two-week intensive course that covers every topic critical to successful brewery operations. The course is designed for brewers pursuing a wider knowledge of professional brewing standards and techniques in order to advance their brewing careers, as well as individuals planning to enter the brewing industry.
Each scholarship includes a $1,500 stipend to help offset travel and lodging expenses. Given the move to Canada, we have increased our stipend from $1,000 to $1,500 to compensate for the added cost of travel and lodging.
Travel note: As the class is conducted in Montreal, a U.S. passport is required for travel to Canada. No special visa is needed to attend the class.
Rules and regulations
Applicants must be from the states Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Alaska, and Hawaii.
The full application must be received no later than April 22, 2026.
How to apply
Application for Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Brewing Scholarships
| The selection committee places great emphasis on the question and essay portion of the application. Take your time with -- this is our only opportunity to hear directly from you and understand your perspective.
We ask all applicants to cover the following questions in 1000 words or less. You do not need to make each question a set amount, but keep the total to no more than 1000 words. The selection committee recommends creating an outline ahead of time to help with being concise and making sure to cover what you feel is most relevant to the questions.
The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation was founded to support and promote the craft beer community, embodying Glenn’s selflessness and dedication to mentorship. Mentorship is a vital part of any craft, and beer is no exception.
Please provide two letters of recommendation, with one letter being from a professional brewer, in support of your application along with relevant contact information for all parties. The content of your application and recommendations are very important, as this information is all the Selection Committee has to evaluate your candidacy. Please make sure to answer all four questions separately in essay format. Note that applicants must live in the stated geographic region on April 22, 2026, to be eligible for the scholarship. Candidates applying for the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Brewing Scholarships must include a completed application, however the application fees are waived. The registration form can be downloaded here. On the registration form, applicants must indicate that they are applying for the “Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Scholarship”. Your application, essays, and recommendations should be e-mailed to Glen Hay Falconer Foundation at falconerfoundation@gmail.com. You must submit as one PDF file. Please note this is a new process this year. You must send your full submission by April 22, 2026. All applicants and the two recipients of the scholarships will be contacted directly by the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation by May 22, 2026. |
About the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation
The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is a non-profit organization created to commemorate and celebrate the life, interests, and good works of a well-loved and leading Northwest brewer. The Falconer Foundation has granted 60 scholarships since 2004 and is dedicated to promoting knowledge and expertise in the craft brewing industry in memory and honor of Glen Hay Falconer. For more information on the Foundation and its activities, please visit www.glenfalconerfoundation.org
About Glen Hay Falconer
About Glen Hay Falconer
Passion, dedication, and creativity defined Glen Falconer’s beers and his entire approach to life. Glen began his brewing career as an avid homebrewer and dedicated member of the Cascade Brewers Society, a clan of skilled homebrewers based in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area. As a professional brewer, Glen continued to support the craft of homebrewing by providing access to brewing ingredients, procedures and unique beer recipes.
In 1990, Glen followed his dream and pursued a professional brewing career, beginning at Steelhead Brewery in Eugene. Glen completed the Siebel Institute's Concise Course in Brewing Technology in 1994. Glen then refined his skills at the renowned Rogue Ales in Newport, Oregon, working side-by-side with his close friend and mentor John Maier.
In 1996, Glen became head brewer at the Wild Duck Brewery in Eugene, providing six regular beers on tap as well as a wide variety of specialty ales and lagers each season. Glen continued as head brewer at the Wild Duck until his untimely death in 2002.
Enlarging on the tradition of brewing, laughing heartily and embracing adventure fully represented Glen’s life. While Glen won numerous professional craft brewing prizes and accolades, perhaps his finest accomplishment was the back-to-back Gold Medals received posthumously for his Auld Gnarly Head Barley Wine at the 2002 and 2003 Great American Beer Festival.