Flandrien Scholarship Program
Flandrien Scholarship
The Flandrien Scholarship Program was established in 2021 with the purpose of helping young female and male athletes to live and race in Belgium. Applicants need to be 18 or older and hold a UCI Racing License. Scholarship holders live at the Flandrien Hotel and receive fully subsidised accommodation, use of a vehicle and access to all hotel services. Stays are typically between one month and three months, but can be up to one-year for exceptional cases. Since it’s inception, we have hosted over 70 athletes from more than a dozen countries. Our guests have the opportunity to support the Scholarship Program via donations to the Flandrien Foundation. Click HERE for an application form for our 2026 Program.
Team Building & Mentoring
The Flandrien Scholarship is far more than a unique opportunity to train and race in the heartland of cycling—Belgium. At its core, it is a holistic development program that goes well beyond physical performance on the bike. While the scholarship offers unmatched exposure to European racing and the rigors of the Flemish cycling culture, it is equally invested in shaping well-rounded individuals. One of the defining aspects of the Flandrien Scholarship is its focus on team spirit. Athletes are encouraged to support one another, both on and off the bike, fostering a sense of unity that reflects the true essence of our program. Scholarship riders are free to wear their own Club or Development Team jerseys in competition.
Diversity & Inclusion
Creating an environment that is open, tolerant, and inclusive is a fundamental pillar of the scholarship. Athletes from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, and differences in culture, identity, and experience are celebrated. The program actively works to ensure that every participant feels safe, seen, and supported, allowing them to bring their whole selves into the experience. While the scholarship offers unmatched exposure to European racing and the rigors of the Flemish cycling culture, it is equally invested in shaping well-rounded individuals. For 2025 more than a third of our Scholarships were awarded to women, and we welcomed our first athletes from India and South Korea.
Self Development
In addition to athletic training, all scholarship recipients receive mentoring on personal and professional development. This includes guidance on career pathways within and beyond sport, mental well-being, communication skills, and leadership. The goal is to equip athletes not only to excel in cycling, but to grow into confident, capable individuals ready to make a positive impact in whatever path they choose. The Flandrien Scholarship is far more than a unique opportunity to train and race in the heartland of cycling— at its core, it is a holistic development program that goes well beyond physical performance on the bike.
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