Science World Class Bursary

Do you have a class in grades K–12 that you would like to receive an online program or bring on a field trip to Science World? Do you need financial assistance to make it happen? Thanks to support from Science World’s Science of Cocktails, we can help! Science World is delighted to offer bursaries for underserved schools.

Since the program began in 2017, Science World's Class Bursary program has helped more than 23,000 students receive a Science World experience.


For the 2024-25 school year, we will open two rounds of bursary applications:

  • The first round of applications will be open August 19 - September 20, 2024
    • Once these applications close, we will process them, and award the first round of busaries.
  • A second round of applications will be open November 25 - December 6, 2024.
    • We will not automatically carry over unsuccessful applications into the second round. If you would like to try again for a bursary, you must submit a new application.
    • Once these applications close, we will process them, and award the remaining bursaries for the 2024-25 school year.

How the Class Bursary Works

Requirements

  • Grade K-12 classes in BC ministry-funded schools
  • Classes with demonstrable need for financial assistance
  • The applicant will need to describe how the students’ learning will be extended beyond the field trip and how it is connected to school or district goals and/or community resources.

Thank you to our supporters

Science World experiences for underserved schools would not be possible without the generous support of:

We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia

Proceeds from Science of Cocktails

Feedback from Applicants

"For some students this will be the first time experiencing the wonders of Science World. We believe it is important for students to take their learning outside the classroom and to make new discoveries around their community." - Bursary Recipient

"This field trip will be an unforgettable learning experience for our students. Our students are excited at the prospect of being able to engage in the interactive displays, feature exhibitions and live science demonstrations that are not available in the context of the school classroom. As we are an inner-city school, many of our students may not have the opportunity to attend such an enriching educational experience outside of school." - Bursary Recipient

“Most of our students haven’t been to Science World, and ask at the start of every year if they will be given the opportunity to visit. As an educator, we would hate for financial adversity to prevent  them from opportunities that are out there.” - Bursary Recipient

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Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Artist: Jeff Kulak

Jeff is a senior graphic designer at Science World. His illustration work has been published in the Walrus, The National Post, Reader’s Digest and Chickadee Magazine. He loves to make music, ride bikes, and spend time in the forest.

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Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Artist: Michelle Yong

Michelle is a designer with a focus on creating joyful digital experiences! She enjoys exploring the potential forms that an idea can express itself in and helping then take shape.

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Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.

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Time-Travel T-Rex

Artist: Ty Dale

From Canada, Ty was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1993. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings. Ty distils the world around him into its basic geometry, prompting us to look at the mundane in a different way.