Field Trip
Scholarship FAQs

These scholarships are available to Michigan schools (public, parochial or independent).

Dedicated scholarship funds are available for Pre K & Kindergarten students thanks to the PNC Foundation.

Schools must submit the following via email or mail (faxes not accepted):

1. Completed application form
2. Signed letter from the principal on school letterhead
3. Applications submitted without the principal's letter are considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
4. We must have a specific date of your visit to complete your application. If you need to change the date, you may do so as long as the date remains within the time period in which you originally applied.

Yes, simply check the boxes for Admission and Transportation Reimbursement Scholarships on the application form.

The letter is to explain how the field trip supports your classroom curriculum and to verify support from your principal. It must accompany the application, be on school letterhead and include a signature.

To demonstrate a strong curriculum tie, please explain exactly the topic studied in the classroom (for instance, the American Revolution, not “American history”). Also explain any particular exhibits, artifacts, activities or assignments the students will experience during their field trip to The Henry Ford.

No. The scholarship provides reimbursement for transportation as stated on the application form. The school is responsible for reserving field trip transportation and making payments.

Transportation reimbursement checks are mailed after your field trip. It is your responsibility to secure your own buses. If you are awarded the transportation scholarship, you will receive a reimbursement check within three weeks of your date of visit.

Applications will be reviewed immediately after each deadline. You will be notified of the decision within three weeks of the deadline.

Please be as accurate as possible when estimating how many students and adults will participate in the field trip. This will allow your classroom and other students in need of admission assistance to have a field trip this school year. Once you are awarded the admission scholarship, we understand your student and adult chaperone count may fluctuate.

• If your student and adult chaperone counts increase, the additional ticket costs must be covered by the school.
• If your student and adult chaperone counts decrease, this will be reflected in your scholarship award.
• Please call the Contact Center 313.982.6001 or email the Scholarship Committee (Scholarships@TheHenryFord.org) at least 24 hours prior to your visit with the most current participation counts.

Tickets can only be picked up at Group Check In on the day of your visit. Tickets CANNOT be picked up in advance.

The spring season is The Henry Ford’s busiest time for school groups; during the week, Thursdays and Fridays are the most popular. We recommend Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday field trips when possible