National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions
Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship
A free professional learning voyage for pre-K-12 teachers with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, plus a two-year fellowship. Travel and expedition costs are covered.
- Amount
- Not cash: a 7 to 14 day National Geographic-Lindblad expedition plus a Washington, D.C. workshop, with travel and expedition costs covered
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Oct 22, 2026 (11 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolFull-time pre-K-12 classroom or informal educators who spend at least half their time working with students and will be back teaching the next year.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on nationalgeographic.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- The page does not mention school type; nothing limits it to public schools.
- A part-time microschool or co-op teacher would not meet the full-time rule.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check your dates with your school (expeditions run June to December 2027)
- Step 2: Record a short, simple application video
- Step 3: Name a person at your school who can verify your job
- Step 4: Submit by October 22, 2026
- Step 5: Make sure your verifier submits by October 29, 2026
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“You are currently a full-time pre-K–12 classroom or informal educator who spends 50% or more of your time working directly with students”
Covers the D.C. workshop (including substitute reimbursement, lodging and travel) and air travel plus expedition costs. It does not cover substitutes during the expedition, passports, tips or personal items. Two-year commitment with deliverables. Must live in the 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico or Canada.
- Full-time pre-K-12 classroom or informal educator, 50%+ time with students
- Returning to teaching the year after the expedition
- Attend the April 14-18, 2027 workshop (tentative), the expedition and virtual meetings
- Application with a short video
- Employment verifier at your school submits a form by October 29, 2026
Timing
Applications close October 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Your school verifier's form is due October 29, 2026. The application opens each fall.