Scholarships and Subsidies

The Minnesota Historical Society has a deep commitment to education. To increase access for students and teachers, we offer numerous scholarships and subsidies to help offset the costs of field trips, bus transportation, education programs, and teacher workshops.

Apply for scholarships

If you have applied for scholarships in the past, the process has changed for the 2025-26 school year. We have moved to a universal application. You will fill out a single application to qualify for all of our available scholarship funds. Our team will assess your application and connect you with the best available funds to assist with offsetting field trip costs.

Available funds

Admissions coverage

Transportation coverage

Both admissions and transportation coverage

How to apply

Fill out the application to qualify for all of our available scholarship funds. Our team will assess your application and connect you with the best available funds to assist with offsetting field trip costs.

Please gather the following information to apply:

• School name
• School address
• Primary contact name, email, and phone number
• Select which MNHS location you are visiting (one per visit date)
• Visit date
• Estimated student attendance
• Grade level(s)
• Booking confirmation number
• Federal Free and Reduce Lunch Rate (FFRL)

Apply for scholarships

What to expect

1. You submit your application.
2. Our office will match your school to the appropriate fund(s) to meet your needs.
   • We might ask for additional documentation, such as a W-9 form for your school/district or an updated FFRL percentage for the school year.
   • Processing time may take up to seven business days from the submission of your application, particularly during peak booking months.
3. You will receive an award letter detailing which fund(s) you have been awarded for your visit.
   • If your school has received a scholarship that comes in the form of a reimbursement, you can expect to receive your funds within 40 days after the field trip is completed. Funds will not be sent in advance, as reimbursement is based on your attendance. There is no further documentation or invoicing required for a reimbursement.
   • If you have received a scholarship that covers the full cost of your transportation, you will be instructed to submit a busing invoice after the field trip is completed. This will be communicated in your award letter.
4. Once you have received your award letter, get ready to enjoy your field trip!