student travel Grant
The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation Board of Directors established the WBLAEF Student Travel Grant in December 2024 to support White Bear Lake Area School District students. Grant monies will subsidize learning experiences through travel with official school groups or organizations. In keeping with the WBLAEF’s mission of enhancing education for all students, the grant provides an inclusive, flexible, and expedient means for students to apply for funds to help cover travel costs for school sponsored trips when all other alternatives have been pursued. Students will be required to complete the grant application themselves with the assistance of their teacher or advisor if needed.
Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis throughout the school year (September 1 - August 31) until the maximum per year has been awarded.
Applicant Eligibility & Grant terms
Deadline: Ongoing (September 1 - August 31)
Who May Apply:
Students attending the White Bear Lake Area School District.
Application must be completed by the student seeking funding.
Criteria: Students need to complete a grant application at least 2 weeks prior to travel. Applications received less than 2 weeks before travel will be considered under special circumstances.
Monies will be used for pre-arranged travel expenses such as: transportation, entrance fees, housing, planned meals etc. and will not cover extra food, souvenirs, and/or experiences an individual student wishes to have while on the trip outside of the itinerary set by the advisor.
Students who have previously received Foundation funding for travel, may not apply for the same trip for a second time.
Selection Process: A subcommittee of the WBLAEF Program Committee will review all applications.
Award Range: The Foundation will distribute a maximum of $250 per student from the WBLAEF Student Travel Grant. A student may receive only one distribution per academic year. Payment will be made to ISD624 District Finance who will distribute the funds to the appropriate school(s)/department(s).
Questions? Please contact the WBLAEF office at 651-407-7696.
student travel grant APPLY HERE
Students, please complete the online application below and submit.
When completing the following questions, be as detailed and descriptive as possible with your answers to ensure the committee has enough information to consider your request. If you do not complete the Student Travel Grant form in full, your application will be denied.