SCHOLARSHIPS
ICF Foundation Coaching Scholarships
Ensuring coaching education is made available to underrepresented populations around the globe.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Coaching Education Scholarships
Ensuring coaching education is made available to underrepresented populations.
What are ICF Foundation Scholarships?
The ICF Foundation is on a mission to ensure that coaching education is made available to underrepresented populations. The ICF Foundation partners with ICF Coaching Education, ICF Credentials and Standards, ICF Professional Coaches, and ICF-accredited coaching education organizations (providers) to offer the following benefits to all recipients:
- Tuition Scholarship (in-kind) to an assigned Level 1 (60+ hours) ICF accredited Coaching Education program. Education will be provided virtually.
- Complimentary one-year ICF membership.
- Application fee waived for ACC credential.
- Access to a mentoring coach during the Level 1 accredited training program.
As part of its mission, the ICF Foundation aims to offer coach education that is culturally relevant and that aligns with the United Nations Global Goals.
ICF Foundation Scholarship Recipients and Providers
ICF Foundation Scholarship Recipients and Providers
Scholarship Program Impact
Apply for a Scholarship.
Apply for a scholarship.
Our 2026 scholarship applications are now OPEN! For more information about our scholarship application criteria and to apply, click the link below!



Empowering Aspiring Coaches to Change the World
Here is what our scholarship recipients have to say:
“Receiving the ICF Foundation Scholarship benefited me by providing the opportunity to start my own coaching business, access valuable guidance and mentorship, enhance my skills and knowledge, expand my network, and gain increased self-confidence.”

Franklin KAMNANG NGANSOP (Africa), 2023 Scholarship Recipient
“Receiving this scholarship has profoundly impacted me in numerous ways. It has not only provided me with the essential foundation of coaching but has also broadened my perspective on its transformative power. Previously, I viewed coaching primarily as guidance and direction, akin to wearing a consultant hat. However, through this scholarship, I’ve come to understand coaching as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth, enabling individuals to unlock their own potential.”

Ose Sesay (United States), 2024 Scholarship Recipient
Every gift creates meaningful impact.
Every gift creates meaningful impact.
“I give to the ICF Foundation because practically it has proven itself to be the universal central point of coaching connecting education, training, networking, and credentials in one place thus empowering coaches around the world all through their coaching journey. ”
— Suhair Tawfiq Al Salah (Qatar)
Support our efforts by considering a financial donation. Join the ICF Foundation Society or become a corporate sponsor today!


