Science World Class Bursary

In our commitment to Science for All, Science World is making it easier for everyone to have access to STEAM learning. Do you have a class in grades K–12 that you would like to bring on a field trip to Science World? Do you need financial assistance to make it happen? Science World is delighted to offer bursaries for underserved schools. This is part of how we’ll make the future nerdy.

Since the program began in 2017, Science World's Class Bursary program has helped more than 44,000 students receive a Science World experience.

For the 2025-26 school year, we will open two rounds of bursary applications:

The first round of applications will be open August 5 - September 26, 2025
- Once these applications close, we will process them and award the first round of bursaries.
A second round of applications will be open November 24 - December 8, 2025.
- We will not automatically carry over unsuccessful applications into the second round. If you would like to try again for a bursary, you must submit a new application.
- Once these applications close, we will process them and award the remaining bursaries for the 2025-26 school year

How the Class Bursary Works

Is my class eligible?

What does it cover?

Bursary Process

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Requirements

Grade K-12 classes in BC ministry-funded schools
Classes with demonstrable need for financial assistance
The applicant must describe how the students’ learning will be extended beyond the field trip and how it is connected to school or district goals and/or community resources.
Students, teachers and chaperones must attend and actively participate in any reserved workshops that have been requested/booked

What does the bursary cover?

Bursaries are available for one of the following offerings per school year per teacher request. If your school requires more than one bursary please complete a separate application for additional requests. Choose from:

Field Trip to Science World for up to two classes per request (100% of general admission and program fees, School bus fees or a TransLink invoice up to $650 unless otherwise identified)
If your school wishes to apply for more than two classes, please complete separate applications for each group of two classes

Please note: Science World will reimburse the transportation portion of the bursary following your visit (school bus or bulk transit purchase only) and the school is responsible for covering any additional or remaining fees. For more information about pre-purchasing transit tickets, please visit TransLink.

A Really Important Note:

Bursaries will be awarded in two rounds
Bursaries are reviewed against all other requests in each round once the application period closes
Conditions for awarding bursaries are set out by our funders and are subject to change each year
- For the 2025-26 school year, focus will be given to classes requesting and attending Tech-Up workshops before March 31, 2026. See tech-up page for details about these workshops.

The Science World Class Bursary does not fund overnight trips or the cost of parking (note that there is no school bus parking available at Science World).

How does the Bursary process work?

If you feel that your class is eligible for a Class Bursary, please apply in the form linked below.

Once you have applied and we have weighed all applications, we will let you know whether your application has been successful or not.

If you are awarded a bursary, we will confirm your booking details and date. Once we have confirmed your booking details, feel free to select and reserve your transportation, if applicable. We will determine the balance due and confirm the method of payment (if extra fees apply) with the contact teacher before the class booking is completed.

In the week following your Science World experience, we will ask you to complete an evaluation form. We may also ask you for additional feedback specific to the bursary.

Fill out the application form here.

Let us know if you have any questions at [email protected]

Thank you to our supporters

Science World's Class Bursary program would not be possible without the generous support of:

CKNW Kids’ Fund

KPMG Foundation

Weyerhaeuser

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

Feedback from Applicants

"For some students this will be the first time experiencing the wonders of Science World. We believe it is important for students to take their learning outside the classroom and to make new discoveries around their community." — Bursary Recipient

"This field trip will be an unforgettable learning experience for our students. Our students are excited at the prospect of being able to engage in the interactive displays, feature exhibitions and live science demonstrations that are not available in the context of the school classroom. As we are an inner-city school, many of our students may not have the opportunity to attend such an enriching educational experience outside of school." — Bursary Recipient

“Most of our students haven’t been to Science World, and ask at the start of every year if they will be given the opportunity to visit. As an educator, we would hate for financial adversity to prevent them from opportunities that are out there.” — Bursary Recipient