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Field Trip Scholarship Program - Constitution and Freedom Week

UNITED STATES MARSHALS MUSEUM

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Field Trip Scholarship Program - Constitution and Freedom Week

Organization: United States Marshals Museum

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

Contact: Outreach Manager - vlunageels@usmmuseum.org

How to Apply

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

k-12-schoolseducation

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