Field Trip Scholarship Program

Bringing Butler County History to the Classroom

The Kansas Oil Museum Field Trip Scholarship helps classrooms experience local history firsthand. Through the generosity of Butler County businesses and community members, teachers can bring their students to the museum for a hands-on educational experience at no cost to the classroom.

This program connects students with the history of the Kansas oil industry, early Kansas communities, and the stories that shaped Butler County.

Why Field Trips Matter

A visit to the museum allows students to:

• Experience history beyond the classroom
• Explore real artifacts and historic buildings
• Learn about Kansas oil and energy history
• Participate in interactive educational programs

Field trips help students build a deeper understanding of local history while creating memorable learning experiences.

Field Trip Scholarship Program

Through the Field Trip Scholarship Fund, local sponsors help cover admission costs for Butler County classrooms.

Each sponsored field trip supports:

• Student admission
• Teacher and paraprofessional admission
• Access to museum exhibits and educational programming

The scholarship is designed to reward students and teachers for their hard work throughout the school year while strengthening connections between schools and the community.

School Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship:

  • The school must be located in Butler County.

  • One scholarship is available per classroom.

Teachers must provide:

  • A thank-you card or letter

  • A group photo from the field trip

These items will be shared with the sponsor who supported the visit.

*Parents and additional chaperones attending the trip will be responsible for their own admission.

*Applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the scheduled visit.

Apply for a Field Trip Scholarship

Fill out the form below to see if you qualify.