student travel Grant

The WBLAEF Board of Directors established the WBLAEF Student Travel Grant in December 2024 by utilizing Legacy Funds 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 no other alternative exists. Students will be required to complete the grant application with the assistance of their teacher or advisor.

Applications will be reviewed on a continual basis throughout the school year (September 1 - August 31) until the maximum of $5,000 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 applying for funds.

Criteria: Students need to complete a grant application form at least 2 weeks prior to travel. Applications received less than 2 weeks before travel will be considered under special circumstances.

  • Monies can be used for pre-arranged travel expenses only, 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.

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 to 20 students ($5,000 per year total) of the WBLAEF Student Travel Grant. A student may receive only one distribution per academic year. Payment will be made to District Finance who will then distribute to the appropriate school(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.