Olympic Solidarity
International Olympic Committee-funded grants supporting athlete training, coaching education, and sports infrastructure development across Rwanda.
Building Champions,
One Grant at a Time
Olympic Solidarity is the International Olympic Committee's development arm, providing financial and technical assistance to National Olympic Committees worldwide. For Rwanda, these grants are the engine that powers our journey from grassroots to podium.
Since 2018, Olympic Solidarity has invested over $2.4 million in Rwandan sport, funding everything from individual athlete scholarships to large-scale infrastructure projects. Every grant is aligned with Rwanda's National Sports Development Strategy and the IOC's global development priorities.
Athlete Scholarships
Full financial support for elite athletes including training costs, equipment, nutrition, travel to international competitions, and academic education.
Coaching Development
International coaching certification programs, overseas training attachments, and continuous professional development for Rwandan coaches.
Youth Sport Programs
Grassroots initiatives that identify and nurture young talent across all 30 districts of Rwanda, from school scouting to district academies.
Technical Courses
Advanced courses in sports administration, event management, anti-doping, and sports medicine delivered in partnership with international bodies.
Diane received her first Olympic Solidarity scholarship in 2022, which funded her training base in Tokyo. She has since won three consecutive African Championship titles and qualified for Paris 2028.
Through an Olympic Solidarity athlete scholarship, Gasore accessed world-class sprint training in Kenya and Jamaica. He broke the national 100m record with a time of 10.12 seconds.
An Olympic Solidarity technical course grant funded cycling development infrastructure and coach training. Valens benefited directly, qualifying for Paris 2028 through the African Championships.
Application
Federations and individual athletes submit grant applications aligned with Olympic Solidarity program priorities.
Evaluation
RNOSC and IOC Solidarity Commission review applications against development needs and strategic priorities.
Approval & Funding
Approved grants receive direct funding with structured payment milestones tied to program deliverables.
Implementation
Recipients execute programs with quarterly reporting and monitoring by RNOSC technical staff.
Ready to Apply?
Whether you are an athlete seeking a scholarship, a federation planning development programs, or a coach pursuing certification — Olympic Solidarity is here to support your journey.