MFAH Bus Scholarship Program
This fund sponsors bus transportation for school groups (pre-K though grade 12) coming for a teacher guided visit to the Museum. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis for schools demonstrating need. Approved applicants are provided with a bus scholarship up to $250. The scholarship is paid after the visit. Scholarships are subject to availability.
Refer to FAQs below for more specific information about eligibility, application processes, acceptance criteria, and more. To apply, fill out the MFAH bus scholarship fund application and send it to schooltours@mfah.org by email.
FAQs
Who is eligible for the MFAH Bus Scholarship Fund?
The MFAH Bus Scholarship is available to all Houston area schools (public or private) demonstrating need, with Title I schools given priority.
How do I apply?
First, submit a request for a teacher-guided visit. Teacher-guided visits should be requested online at least two weeks in advance of your desired date and may be requested up to 12 weeks in advance. Educators are encouraged to complete application materials in advance and submit them immediately after submitting an online visit request.
When will I find out the final status of my application for the bus scholarship?
Notification will be given via e-mail or phone within 14 business days of the submission date of your application.
If awarded the bus scholarship, how do I receive payment for the bus?
After your visit, you have 60 days to submit your bus invoice and W9 to schooltours@mfah.org. Once the invoice is received, the MFAH will pay for one round trip from your school to the MFAH by bus, or up to $250. If bus costs exceed $250, the school/individual(s) are responsible for the remaining costs. If you do not submit an invoice within the 60 days, your scholarship will no longer be valid, and all expenses will be the sole responsibility of the school/individual(s).
Can I change my requested date?
If absolutely necessary, you may request to change the date of your teacher-guided visit. Please contact the tour program assistant at schooltours@mfah.org or 713.639.7835.
The Bus Scholarship Program is endowed by Melvyn and Cyvia Wolff.
All Learning and Interpretation programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, receive endowment income from funds provided by the Louise Jarrett Moran Bequest; Caroline Wiess Law; the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; The National Endowment for the Humanities; the Fondren Foundation; BMC Software, Inc.; the Wallace Foundation; the Neal Myers and Ken Black Children’s Art Fund; the Favrot Fund; and Gifts in honor of Beth Schneider.