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2024 Scholarships 

In 2024, the BICP awarded approximately 30,000 in Ride Leader and Level 1 scholarships to individuals and organizations. We are proud to continue to offer scholarships in 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the Bicycle Instructor Certification Program (BICP) Scholarship. Our scholarships support individuals who demonstrate a commitment to cycling, community leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the sport. Please complete all sections of this form to be considered.

Full and partial scholarships are available for Ride Leader, Level 1, and Level 2 certifications, with a dedicated focus on empowering youth leaders and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within cycling communities. Scholarship recipients, including youth participants, are responsible for covering the cost of BICP annual membership dues. Please review our policies on annual membership dues before applying.

As a recipient of the BICP Scholarship, you agree to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  1. Provide a Personal Bio and Statement
    • Submit a brief bio, a high-quality photo, and a statement detailing how you plan to use your BICP certification to make a positive impact in your community. These materials will help BICP secure additional funding and inspire others in the cycling community.
  2. Social Media and Website Acknowledgment
    • List the BICP as your education provider on your personal social media profiles and website (if applicable) to highlight your certification and affiliation with BICP.
  3. Social Media Engagement
    • Share the mission of BICP by posting about your experience and journey as a certified instructor. Over the first year of certification, scholarship recipients are required to complete four social media posts highlighting:
      • The value of BICP certification in your cycling leadership journey.
      • An event or activity (e.g., leading a group ride, organizing a skills clinic) where you are actively using your certification to benefit the community.
  4. Advocacy for Cycling Education and Inclusivity
    • Represent BICP’s mission by promoting safe, inclusive cycling practices within your community and participating in or leading at least one group ride or skills clinic as part of your certification activities.