Youth Scholarship Program

Youth Scholarship General info

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum aims to bring “science to the hands of kids”. The Youth Scholarship Program is designed for students who need financial assistance to participate in EUREKA! STEAM programs.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be under 18 years of age
• Applicants must provide a current Free/Reduced Lunch approval letter from School District 51 OR a copy of a current Medicaid Card, Marillac Clinic Card, or CHP+ Card or provide a statement of need.

Application Process

• Create a dashboard account for your family and children. Make sure each child's age, school, and immunization records are complete and accurate, and there are two adults in the account designated as a parent/guardian.

Awards

• Day & week-long programs at EUREKA! are typically 75% off the member price.
• Overnight and semester-long programs are typically $100 - $150 off the member price.
• Awards for other programs such as travelling day camps may vary.

Each student is eligible for up to 3 scholarships per calendar year.

Please note that scholarship funds are limited. If funds are depleted, scholarship applications may remain pending or be rejected until further funding is received.

Registration process

Applicants will be notified of scholarship awards via email. Camp registration will be the responsibility of the applicant. Scholarship approval does not automatically register the applicant into the program. Email scholarships@eurekasciencemuseum.org with any questions regarding this process.

Privacy policy

Information submitted throughout the application process will remain confidential.

Free Annual Pre-K Family Memberships

A limited number of free annual memberships are available for eligible families with Pre-K children thanks to generous foundation grant support.

Eligibility

• Family must have a child 0-5 years old
• Applicants must provide a copy of a current Medicaid Card, Marillac Clinic Card, or CHP+ Card, or a statement of need

Application Award & Review

Applications will be reviewed by EUREKA! staff upon receipt to determine eligibility. Applicants will be notified of award via email. Please set-up a dashboard account if you do not already have one.

Application Award & Review

Information submitted throughout the application process will remain confidential.