Field Trip Scholarships

Funds for the 2025 Field Trip Scholarship have been expended. Applications will no longer be accepted.

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums are vital partners with formal school programs and organizations. At the Zoo, children can make discoveries, deepen interests, and connect their natural curiosity to the wider world. The Potawatomi Zoo is committed to developing the skills needed for a lifetime of learning. Through our Educational Assistance Program, we aim to make that goal more accessible for more children. Thanks to the donors who contribute to the EAP, admission costs for children and chaperones are covered for approved applicants to the program.

Potawatomi Zoo Field Trip Scholarship Application

This form must be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to your anticipated visit. You will receive notification of the status of your application within 10 business days of submitting your request. Applications will be reviewed as received, with emphasis on program guidelines for approval, until funding is exhausted. Funding covers admission to the Zoo for schools and youth programs who show a financial need. This program is made possible by generous underwriters of the Potawatomi Zoo Educational Assistance Program. Please complete one application per field trip.

I. Contact Information

Contact Person

School/Program Name:

Address

City, State, & Zip

Contact Email

Phone

II. Preferred Field Trip Date
This form does not guarantee a reservation.

Date Requested

Arrival Time

III. Group Information
Please enter the number of children and the number of adults and tally up the amount of your request.

# of Students (Pre-K - 8th Grade) x $6.50 each =

# of Students (9th - 12th Grade) x $7.50 each =

# of Chaperones x $7.50 each =

Transportation Expense (We are able to reimburse up to $100):

Total Scholarship Requested: $

IV. Statement of Need
You MUST complete both sections to be considered for funding.
A. Indicate any of the programs your school participates in:
Free & Reduced LunchesAid to families with dependent childrenTitle 1Other assistance program

If applicable, list your school's free and reduce lunch percentage:

B. Write a brief statement detailing how a Potawatomi Zoo Field Trip will be incorporated into the classroom experience to educationally impact students.

You will receive notification of the status of your application within 10 business days of submitting your request. Funding covers admission and transportation (up to $100.00). Admission details and transportation reimbursement instructions will all be provided by e-mail. For questions, please reach out to the Development Team, development@potawatomizoo.org.