We are thrilled to announce the 2025 RISE Programme, made possible through the generous support of our Official IT and Digital Partner, boxxe!
Launched in 2022, our scholarship program has already supported 41 scholars on their coaching journeys.
The RISE programme is designed to improve the representation and diversity of coaches in high-performance environments by breaking down barriers to quality coach development. This 12-month programme provides a unique opportunity for 10 talented individuals who are passionate about coaching. The programme offers exclusive coaching opportunities within our performance pathways alongside learning led by industry experts, bringing together experience in excellence.
We encourage applications from all sections of society to help us spread the joy of cycling. However, the scholarship is most applicable for aspirant career cycling coaches with an interest in high performance due to the level of commitment required to fully benefit from the scholarship.
Hear from our scholars
What’s included in the scholarship?
- Funded access to British Cycling education courses, relevant to your aspirations
- A personalised development programme
- A dedicated coach developer with experience in high-performance sport
- Mentoring from industry experts
- Unique access to opportunities across our, Talent, GBCT and Paralympic pathways
- Supporting skills to future-proof your career
All opportunities are designed to run concurrently with commitments such as study, employment or care on a part-time basis.
Who can apply?
We are inviting applications from individuals who are:
- Residents of England, Wales or Scotland aged 18 or over
- Passionate coaches or experienced athletes with the aspiration to work in high-performance environments
- Able to commit to a one-year, part-time learning programme, including travel starting in January 2025
- Already engaged in cycling activity, in any discipline, with access to regular coaching (you'll need to be able to specify where you will be able to coach if successful)
