Field Trip Scholarship Program - Constitution and Freedom Week

Geographic Scope: Arkansas (Fort Smith, AR)

Program Description: Scholarship funding available for school field trips during Constitution and Freedom Week programming (September 15-26, 2025). Scholarships support Title 1 schools and can assist with student admission, transportation, substitute teacher coverage, and class program add-ons.

Programming Available

Two Ballots Program: Students explore voting rights history and how access to information influences decision-making. Includes two-part ballot simulation and guided discussion. Programs tailored for Elementary, Middle, and High School students.

Scholarship Categories

Schools can request funding for:

• Student Admission - Reduced or free admission for students
• Transportation Reimbursement - Support for school-owned vehicles (buses, vans)
• Substitute Teacher Coverage - Coverage for teachers' other classes while attending
• Class Program Add-ons - Enhancements to the educational experience

Eligibility

• Priority: Title 1 schools
• Public, Private, Charter, Parochial, Homeschool, and Other school types considered
• All school levels (Elementary through High School)
• Maximum student-to-chaperone ratio: 10:1

Application Process

1. Complete Field Trip Registration Form - Provide:
   • Coordinator name (required)
   • Coordinator cell phone (required)
   • Coordinator email (required)
   • Confirm if coordinator will be onsite point of contact
2. Select Preferred Date
   • Choose one date from Week One (September 15-19) OR Week Two (September 22-26)
   • Select preferred time of arrival (9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, or 12:00 PM)
3. Provide School Information
   • School type (required)
   • School level (required)
   • Grade levels attending (required)
   • School district (required)
   • School name (required)
   • School address (required)
4. Provide Group Details
   • Total number of students (required)
   • Total number of chaperones (required)
   • Note: Maximum 10:1 student-to-chaperone ratio; additional chaperones charged $10 adult rate
5. Request Scholarship Funding
   • Indicate if school is Title 1 school (required)
   • Select scholarship funding categories needed:
   • Student Admission
   • Transportation Reimbursement
   • Substitute Teacher Coverage
   • Class Program Add-ons
   • Note: Other requests considered case-by-case
6. Provide Additional Information
   • Note any additional accommodations needed
   • Submit form with any additional comments or questions