In 2019, Saint Louis University created a first of its kind online brewing certificate program in conjunction with STLBEER and the Greater St. Louis brewing community. Courses were designed in partnership with local industry experts and are taught by these same local pros. Now we are asking for your help in making this new program as accessible as possible for potential students already working within in the industry who are interested in furthering their knowledge and education by helping to offset some of the cost of tuition.
Please join STLBEER and the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Foundation in raising funds to establish a perpetual endowment to offer scholarships and financial aid opportunities for students specifically coming from the brewing industry* to attend the Brewing Science and Operations Certificate Program at Saint Louis University.
For just a minimum of $25,000 raised, a permanent endowment can be
created that will spin off financial aid for students every year, in
perpetuity. The more money we can raise over time above and beyond the
necessary minimum goal of $25,000 will only increase the amount of aid
made available each year. Our longterm plan is to continue to solicit
donations to add to this endowment as part of an ongoing
campaign...but first we have to hit that minimum to get up and going!
Two more great reasons to donate:
- Every dollar raised publicly to create this "Brewing Industry Endowment" will be matched by Saint Louis University - doubling the reach of your giving!
- Your donations are 100% tax deductible! Just save your donation receipt provided until tax time rolls around and benefit directly from your generosity.
*Anyone currently employed in the "brewing industry" would be considered eligible to receive financial assistance from this endowment and this includes not only employees of breweries, but any allied industry role specifically working in concert with the brewing industry, including but not limited to retailers and wholesalers.
*** Want to contribute a donation with a check as opposed to using a credit card or PayPal? Just email us directly at Cheers@stlbeer.org to arrange mailing or pick up of the check. Your "offline donation" and acknowledgment will still be added to the total amount raised on this funding page.
