*^{Scholarship applications are open for 2026 Fall field trips*}

1. Schools must first schedule their field trip with the National Park Service and secure their date before applying for the scholarship.
2. All scholarship applications must be submitted electronically. 
3. Applications will be reviewed on a ^{first-come, first-served basis}, with ^{priority given to Tier I schools}.
   • A Tier I school is a public school where 30% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. 
   • Private schools and homeschool groups are not eligible.
4. Scholarships will be awarded until all funds are depleted.
5. During the 2026 school year, eligible schools may receive up to ^{$15 per student} through the Education Scholarship Fund.
   • For example, a class of 58 students could receive up to $870 in scholarship support upon completion of their field trip.

*Please read the Terms and Conditions for more information.

Requirements:

Pre-Educational Trip 

To apply, please complete the following items:

2026 Education Scholarship Application

1. ^{Schedule your field trip with the National Park Service.}
2. ^{2026 Education Scholarship Electronic Application}
3. ^{An Electronic Letter of Support from your Superintendent}

Using the link above, you can access a sample letter that can be customized to your needs. Once you've made the necessary changes, send it via email to the contact information provided below:

Contact Info: Executive Director Lauren Thompson at [email protected] with the subject line: "Education Scholarship Request: (school name)."

Post-Educational Trip 

To receive funding post-field trip, please complete the following items (Mandatory for Teachers and Students):

2026 Educational Field Trip Feedback

Teacher Survey

Student Survey 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• All Pennsylvania public schools are eligible for the education scholarship
• Application for a scholarship does not guarantee financial assistance will be awarded
• Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served, basis
• Groups may schedule and apply for a scholarship for more than one group in a year – for example – a school can apply for a 5th grade program, an 8th grade program, an 11th grade program etc.
• ^{All arrangements for travel to and from Flight 93 National Memorial will be the responsibility of the school requesting scholarship funding}
• We ask that all schools awarded a scholarship ^{complete the letter of support (CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE LETTER OF SUPPORT)} and ^{agree to complete} a teacher and student survey at the completion of their field trip.
• Schools are required to send ^{ONE CHAPERON for every 20 STUDENTS}. These chaperones are to be assigned to a particular group of students and is responsible for their students’ behavior and adherence to rules while at the memorial
• Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial will process the scholarship funds and send payment to the school listed on the scholarship application. Once processed, it will take an additional 7-10 days for funds to be received.
• There is no food available for sale at Flight 93 National Memorial. All field trips will need to make plans for feeding their students (packed lunches etc)
• Flight 93 National Memorial does not have trash cans. Please plan to bring trash bags to pack your trash back to your school
• ^{NO PHOTOGRAPHY} is permitted inside the Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center due to copyright requirements.  This includes photos taken for any reason, including yearbooks, selfies, etc.  Photography is permitted elsewhere while visiting the memorial
• Teachers will prepare students for the field trip by discussing appropriate memorial behavior.

^{2025-26 EITC PARTNERS}

We would like to extend a special thank you to our EITC partners that participated in and donated through the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program, as well as our gracious donors. Your contributions have enabled us to offer educational scholarships to students grades 4-12 in Pennsylvania and for that we are truly grateful. Learn more about on-site educational field trips.

^{1st Summit Bank}

^{First National Bank of Pennsylvania}

^{Frank B. Fuhrer Holdings, Inc}

^{Fred Beans Holdings, Inc}

^{Mid Penn Bank}

^{Somerset Trust}