Science World Class Bursary

Do you have a class in grades K–12 that you would like to receive an online program or bring on a field trip to Science World? Do you need financial assistance to make it happen? Thanks to support from Science World’s Science of Cocktails, we can help! Science World is delighted to offer bursaries for underserved schools.

Since the program began in 2017, Science World's Class Bursary program has helped more than 23,000 students receive a Science World experience.

Note: Applications for the 2023-24 school year will close at end of day on October 31, 2023.

How the Class Bursary Works

Is my class eligible?

What does it cover?

Bursary Process

Ready to Apply?

Requirements

Grade K-12 classes in BC ministry-funded schools
Classes with demonstrable need for financial assistance
The applicant will need to 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.

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:

Online Science Adventure for one class (100% of program fees)
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)

Please note: For field trips, 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:

Bursary requests will be considered in the order they are requested (first come, first served).
Priority for bursaries will be given to classes participating in Tech-Up programs that take place before March 31, 2024.

Interested in an online coding workshop?

Tech-Up online workshops are fully covered by grants for everyone! Check them out here!

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 experiences for underserved schools would not be possible without the generous support of:

Teekay Shipping

Wells Fargo

Proceeds from Science of Cocktails

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