Robust Need and Merit-based Scholarships Available
Deepwater Experiential Education Project is our not-for-profit partner that provides need and merit based scholarships to help folks attend our programs. Funding is allocated on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have at receiving a scholarship. The funding deadline is April 30th of the current year. You can learn more about DEEP and download all application forms by visiting deepwaterproject.org
The Burke Trip
The Burke A. O’Brien Memorial Fund and Deepwater Experiential Education Project funds a canoe tripping program each summer in partnership with Northwaters & Langskib Wilderness Programs. Mentors may nominate candidates through April 30th for this year’s Burke Trip (July 6th – 20th, 2026).
Burke was a longtime staff member and dedicated outdoor educator at Northwaters & Langskib. His work touched countless young people over the years, helping them find inner strength, face challenges with courage, trust themselves, and see the joy in every day.
The Burke Trip is a two-week canoe adventure which incorporates the elements of each Northwaters & Langskib canoe trip—connection to the land, leadership, personal growth, and community building— adapted to work specifically with the group of young people that are identified and nominated to attend this program.
Applicants for the Burke Trip are between the ages of 14-17 and have been identified as leaders in their own communities, or as having strong potential to become leaders. They should exhibit a strong desire to positively contribute to the program, as well as an intention to bring home the lessons of their experience to schools, families, and communities.
For more information on this special program, and to nominate an applicant or support the Burke Endowment Fund, please visit the Deepwater Experiential Education Project website.
