FieldTrip250
Contest is closed as of June 15, 2026.
Congrats to those who won a $25,000 travel credit plus 25 additional $1,000 scholarships for eligible student trips during the 2026–27 academic year.
Congratulations to our Grand Prize winner ($25,000):
Early County Middle School
What Is FieldTrip250?
FieldTrip250 is a national initiative powered by Orange Sky Travel to help 25,000 students experience America’s 250th year where history happened. From Washington, D.C. to NYC to Yellowstone, we’re helping educators take learning beyond the classroom during the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
The Mission
Help educators lead meaningful overnight trips during America’s 250th year and give students the chance to experience history where it happened.
The Contest
A national educator contest awarding one $25,000 travel credit and 25 additional $1,000 scholarships for qualifying FieldTrip250 trips.
Eligible Trips
Travel credits apply to qualifying FieldTrip250 destination packages across 18 eligible destinations, including founding cities, national parks, American culture, and military history.
Powered by Orange Sky Travel
Orange Sky Travel is the exclusive travel provider for FieldTrip250 experiences, handling the planning, logistics, and support behind every qualifying trip.
A national initiative. A real contest. A historic moment for student travel.
25 Scholarships
Travel Scholarships ($1,000 each)
$25,000
Grand Prize
How the Contest Works
Apply online, share your “Why 250,” and compete for travel credits toward a qualifying FieldTrip250 trip package.
Open to eligible educators, directors, and student group leaders in the U.S.
This contest is now closed as of June 15, 2026.
Enter in 3 Steps
- Apply online
- Share your “Why 250” with a short 60-second video
- Winners receive travel credits toward eligible FieldTrip250 trips
Awards
- 1 Grand Prize: $25,000 travel credit
- 25 Travel Scholarships: $1,000 travel credit each
Eligible Destinations
Explore the four destination categories eligible for FieldTrip250 travel credits, from founding cities and cultural landmarks to national parks and military history sites.
National Parks
Founding Cities, Landmarks
How We Support Educators
We provide sample itineraries, eligible destination options, and trip planning support to help educators move from idea to action. When you’re ready, Orange Sky Travel coordinates qualifying FieldTrip250 trip packages.
A Shared Goal
FieldTrip250 exists to help 25,000 students experience America’s 250th year in person. The goal is simple: get more students standing where history happened and bring that learning back to school.
Who’s Behind FieldTrip250
FieldTrip250 is a national educator initiative powered by Orange Sky Travel. Orange Sky is the exclusive travel provider for eligible FieldTrip250 experiences, helping schools turn this historic moment into real student travel.
How we make it happen
- Trip planning and coordination for qualifying FieldTrip250 packages
- Travel credits applied to eligible trips through Orange Sky Travel
- Contest judging handled independently and according to published criteria