Scholarships

Each year, over 200 schools from over 30 school districts participate in MOHAI’s school-based education programs. Costs associated with visiting the museum can create barriers for some schools and educational groups. MOHAI’s educational scholarships help provide greater access to the museum and the history of the Puget Sound region.

MOHAI offers scholarships to schools and student groups for both field trips and Portable Museum program rentals. The scholarship program serves learners to ensure no student is ever turned away because of financial limitations.

Field Trips

MOHAI offers a variety of field trips for students in grades Pre-K—Grade 12. Scholarship-supported field trips are entirely free of charge for schools meeting the eligibility criteria. Special resource fees may still apply for certain guided field trips. Additionally, partial reimbursement may be available.

Please indicate scholarship eligibility when requesting a field trip

Portable Museum Program

A reduced rental fee of $10 for Portable Museum Trunks and Kits is available for groups that meet MOHAI’s scholarship criteria. Fines and rental extension fees still apply.

Please indicate scholarship eligibility when requesting a portable museum

Bus cost reimbursement may be available of up to $100 per class (or per group of 30 students) for field trip groups visiting on a scholarship. To receive this compensation, a reimbursement form and documentation of expenses must be submitted to the Education Department within 60 days following the field trip. Bills submitted directly from transportation departments or companies are not accepted for reimbursement documentation.

To qualify for scholarship support, groups must meet at least one of the following criteria. They must also provide a statement describing their financial need and the benefit for students. Please indicate eligibility when making a reservation.

MOHAI scholarship eligibility criteria include:

• Public School with 40% or more of enrolled students that qualify for government subsidized meals
• Title I school
• Federally funded Headstart or ECEAP program
• Youth program receiving 5% or more of its funding from government sources
• Youth program in which 40% or more of the enrolled children receive some form of public assistance

NOTE: When applying for a self-guided field trip, Portable Museum, or adult group tour scholarship, you will be asked to indicate eligibility for scholarships.