APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
We want to reduce barriers so you can take the next step when you’re ready, accommodating for stressful or challenging times. This program is designed to help you feel safe and confident as you learn to ride, and give you access to a supportive community of riders.
Participant Selection and Scholarship Process
We recognize that mental health and life experiences don’t always fit into clear labels. Eligibility for scholarships is open to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder, individuals in addiction recovery, and is built to also include people who have gone through difficult circumstances that are not required to be named. If this is a program that feels like it could support your sense of direction in life, you are welcome to apply.
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To get started, complete the scholarship application and tell us a little about yourself and how participating in the program could support your personal goals. Our team reviews each application based on financial need, funding availability, and alignment with our mission. If selected, we'll guide you through the next steps, including connecting you with an approved training provider and helping you enroll in your training weekend.
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Before enrolling in a motorcycle rider course, you typically apply through your DMV for a motorcycle instruction permit. This is a big step and can be confusing if your local licensing office is hard to reach or if the process feels unclear. If you need support, please reach out to us through our contact page if you would like any assistance toward taking your permit test.
After approval, the permit may take a few days to appear in the state system. You may receive a temporary permit until a physical permit is mailed to you. Please keep both as you may need to retake the permit test if they are lost. As long as you obtain a motorcycle instruction permit before the course you’re scheduled for, you’re set for the class. Motorcycle rider courses take place over a 2 day “training weekend” combining riding practice with classroom instruction.
If you pass the course, you’ll receive a completion certificate that in some states waives the DMV riding skills test and in others serves as necessary proof of training when applying for your endorsement. Either way, you will need to go back to the DMV to finalize your endorsement and have it added to your driver’s license. In some states, a rider skills test may still be required at your DMV to complete the process, and in such cases rider courses oftentimes provide the bikes from the course when taking your final test.
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Scholarships may be used toward eligible certified motorcycle safety training programs offered by licensed training providers. If you already have a specific course or training provider in mind, let us know in your application. We'll review the course to ensure it meets our scholarship requirements, and if it's approved, your scholarship can be applied toward all or part of the training cost, depending on available funding.
We can also connect you with an eligible training provider and guide you through the enrollment process.