Fueling Field Trips
Ray Knight
Memorial Scholarship
Fueling Field Trips
SendCompleted Applications to:
2445 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712
or
Deadline for Applications: February 10, 2017
(Notification to Grant Recipients: March 10, 2017)
The purpose of this grant is to create an educational experience outside the classroom at one of Idaho’s most unique sites; the Old Idaho Penitentiary. In order to be awarded a grant you must make a reservation in advance of receiving the grant. Remember space and time is limited. We recommend you make arrangements as soon as possible (208-334-2844). Award money must be used in the same calendar year or returned.
Please fill out the following pages completely and thoroughly. Contact information should be accurate. This is a competitive grant with limited funds so read instructions carefully. Grants will be awarded on the basis of need, distance travelled,and field trip application in the classroom.Criteria are weighted so lacking one qualification will not necessarily disqualify your school. Grants should be filled out by a representative from your school or supporting parent-teacher organization/association. Awarded grants will not be written to private individuals.
Failure to fill out this form thoroughly and completely will lead to your immediate disqualification from consideration. By signing below you acknowledge that all the information you provided is an accurate and factual representation of your school’s needs. Funds must be reimbursed fully if applications are found to be misleading or purposefully inaccurate.
Please use black ink and write legibly.
School Name:______
Address:______
Contact Name:______
Phone Number:______
Email Address:______
Signature:______
Requested amount of funds:
$100$200$300$400$500Other(Specify):______
Awarded money will be used for (circle one or both):
TransportationAdmission Fees
Are you visiting any other museums in the Boise area on the day of your field trip?
Yes (Please List):______
No
How many students are enrolled in your school district?______
How many students attend your entire school?______
How many students will attend your field trip(s)? ______
Your school’s estimated cost of field trip(s):
Admission Fees$ ______
Transportation Costs$ ______
Other (Specify)$ ______
Total+ ______
Willstudents pay admission fees (circle one)?
Yes, regardlessYes, if no or only a partial scholarshipNo
If your school does not receive this scholarship will you cancel your field trip?
YesNo
Approximate distance from your school to the site:
Old Idaho Penitentiary (2445 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, ID 83712): ______miles
Are you a Title I school?YesNo
On a separate page please answer the following questions in 1500 words or less:(Answers should be typed and attached to this page)
- Please describe why your school needs these extra funds?
- How will you use your field trip experience in the classroom? Be specific.
- Have you attempted to find any other funding? If yes, were you successful?