To honor the legacy of the innovator of Arctic exploration and winter adventure, Matthew Alexander Henson, this program aims to inspire people of color to embrace cold weather activities and to build the necessary skill set to thrive (not just survive) during extreme low-temperature expeditions. The program focuses on emerging outdoor guides or people with current or future positions of leadership in the outdoor industry.
If you or an institution of your acquaintance would like to support our efforts with a contribution of any amount, please click the link below or write to us at info@joytripproject.com.
A special thanks to: Baffin, Patagonia, Outdoor Research, Serius, Thermarest, Yeti, Osprey, Sol Alpine, Mountain House, Klean Kanteen
You can support the Matthew Henson Scholarship with your purchase of Joy Trip Project recommended products from Klean Kanteen
Recent Matthew Henson Scholarship News
The 4th Annual Matthew Henson Polar Explorer Scholarship
The Joy Trip Project is excited to announce the 4th recipient of the Matthew Henson Scholarship. In partnership with Polar Explorers, an Illinois-based guiding company, we are proud to award Zorbari
22 January, 2025
The 3rd Annual Matthew Henson Scholarship
The Joy Trip Project is excited to announce the 3rd recipient of the Matthew Henson Memorial Polar Explorer Scholarship. In partnership with Polar Explorers, an Illinois-based guiding company, we are
22 January, 2024
The 2nd Annual Matthew Henson Polar Explorer Scholarship
The Joy Trip Project is excited to announce the 2nd recipient of the Matthew Henson Memorial Polar Explorer Scholarship. In partnership with Polar Explorers, an Illinois-based guiding company, we are
26 December, 2022
The Matthew Henson Polar Explorer Scholarship
In partnership with Polar Explorers, an Illinois-based guiding company, the Joy Trip Project is proud to announce the first recipients of the Matthew Henson Scholarship! Emily Ford and Stephen Scott h
13 December, 2021
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