Zoo Explorers Scholarship Application 2022-23

Zoo Explorers Scholarship Application 2022-23

Zoo Explorers Scholarship Application
for preK - grade 8

The objective of this scholarship is to provide Chicago-based classes with the opportunity to participate in a Zoo Explorers program at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Dates are subject to availability with start times of 10:30 a.m. and/or 11:45 a.m. Each time slot is limited to 35 students for grades K-8 and 20 students for prekindergarten. If your group has more students than the stated maximum, you will reserve more than one time slot and/or can request groups to run simultaneously if scholarship is awarded.

Lincoln Park Zoo may provide scholarship recipients with bus transportation along with the Zoo Explorers programs. Classes size must comply with descriptions as noted on zoo website.

Scholarships are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all scholarships have been distributed. Lincoln Park Zoo awards scholarships based on the application essay and needs of students.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by e-mail.

*Teacher First Name:

*Teacher Last Name:

*Teacher Email Address:

Secondary Email Address:

*Teacher Phone Number:

*School Name:

*School Address Line 1:

School Address Line 2:

*School City:

*School State/Province:

*School Postal Code:

*School Phone Number:

School Fax Number:

*Student Grade Level:

If other, please specify.

*Number of Classes:

*Estimated Number of Students per Class:

*Are you a CPS school?

YesNo

*Please check the statements that apply:

My class has students who receive special education services.
My class has students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
My class has students who are English Language Learners.
My class is culturally and linguistically diverse.
My class has students who would be considered at-risk.

*How did you find out about the Zoo Explorers scholarship program?

*Have you taken a field trip to Lincoln Park Zoo before?

YesNo

Essay Response

Please respond to the following question. Responses may be typed in another program and pasted into the windows below. Response must 400 words of less.

*Please explain why your class is in need of financial assistance and how taking part in a Zoo Explorers program would support your learning goals.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.

Contact: zooexplorers@lpzoo.org

To submit, click "Continue" below.

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