Scholarships
All scholarship funds for 2008 summer camps have been distributed. Clients of Hennepin County may apply to use Hennepin County Campership funds toward science musem programs. Call (651) 221-4536 to apply.
Two types of scholarships are available:
Scholarships for 85% Scholarships for 85% of the fee are available for families currently receiving public assistance (TANF, MFIP, General Assistance, WIC, Medicaid or Medical Assistance, SSI, Foodstamps, MN Care, Section 8 Housing or Free or Reduced Price School Meals). You will be awarded or declined depending on the availability of funds.
Scholarships for 50% of the fee are available for other families needing assistance. These awards are based on financial need and availability of funds.
To Apply:
- Complete the one-page scholarship application form. (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to print the form.) Or call (651) 221-4511 to receive an application by mail.
- Complete a camp registration form. You may register for one camp per child.
- Enclose payment for camp (15% or 50% of members' price).
- Send scholarship application, camp registration, and payment to:
Education Department Scholarships
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Funding for the scholarship program is made possible by generous contributions from Science Museum employees and volunteers, individual contributors, sale of summer camp T-shirts, The McKnight Foundation, and the Andersen Family Foundation.
Generous contributions from businesses and individuals help us realize the dream of making assistance available for all who need it. In recent years, we have expanded this program to include more scholarships for summer day camps. You may contribute to this fund by indicating an amount on your registration form.
We thank you for your interest in our scholarship program. If you would like to automatically receive an application every season, sign up for our .