2026-27 Field Trip Scholarship

Scholarships for the ’26-27 school year, lasting from August 2026 to May 2026. For groups looking to book summer visits, please fill out this form!

A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required for any field trip request.

Application for Scholarship

Section 1: Contact & School Information
Name*
First Last
Role/Title*
Name of Organization, Group, or School*
Grade Level*
Email*
Phone Number*
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Section 2: Demonstration of Need
Does your school receive Title I funding?*
- Yes
- No
Percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (if known):*
Please briefly describe the financial or logistical barriers your group faces in accessing field trips or museum experiences:*
Are transportation costs a concern for you group?*
- Yes
- No
Transportation grants are limited and available only for rural schools; stipends will be awarded up to $200. If selecting yes, please provide more info in the next field.
For groups requesting transportation support: describe your need below. Please include the round-trip distance you will be traveling AND estimated cost to be spent on transportation.
Example: 92 miles roundtrip will be traveled for the visit; est. $150 transportation expense.
Section 3: Field Trip Request
Museum hours of operation are 10 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday and 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday. Additional fees may be applied for visits outside of these hours.
Requested Date*
Requested Time*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Back-up Date*
Back-up Time*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Number of Children*
Number of Adults*
REMINDER: Our chaperone ratio is 1 adult for every 5 students.
Museum Chaperone Policy Agreement
I agree to the museum’s chaperone policy.
By checking this box you agree to meet the requirements of the museum’s 1:5 adult-to-student ratio. Furthermore, you agree to ensure that all teachers and chaperones attending the visit will only use cell phones for photos or emergencies, will closely watch children for their safety and the safety of our exhibits, and maintain a level of play that is comfortable and respectful to all visitors in the museum.
Section 4: Trip Details
With our field trip, we are interested in:
- Guided Tour of Museum (+$5 / Person)
- 30-minute Lunch Space Reservation ($30 / session)
Are there any additional details we should know about your group? (Ex. needed accommodations, does your group need to leave at a specific time, etc)
Section 5: Final Confirmation
Confirmation of Submisison*
By submitting this application, I confirm that all information is accurate and that my group will attend if awarded a scholarship.
Upon submission, we will contact you within 3 to 5 business days to follow up on your application from [email protected]. If we do not receive a response to our follow-up communication within 5 business days, your scholarship will be forfeited in accordance with program policy. Upon forfeit, a new scholarship application must be submitted for future consideration.
Signature (Enter your full name in the space below)*
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2026-27 Field Trip Scholarship

Application for Scholarship

Section 1: Contact & School Information

Section 2: Demonstration of Need

Section 3: Field Trip Request

Section 4: Trip Details

Section 5: Final Confirmation

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