SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications

Aspiring coaches can apply for a scholarship now until June 30th, 2025.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications

Aspiring coaches can apply for a scholarship and coaching education organizations can apply to become a scholarship provider.

Our 2026 Scholarship Applications are now OPEN until June 30th, 2025 at 5 p.m. (New York).

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Scholarship Eligibility:

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

Demonstrate interest in a career as a professional coach.
Commit to contributing to social impact in your community by participating as a volunteer coach in an Ignite Project, within one year of receiving your ACC credential.
Be able to complete the application and coaching education program in English.
Have a reliable computer and access to the internet, as all of the coaching education programs are offered virtually.
Be available to complete your coaching education between January 2026 – December 2026.
Apply for your ACC no later than December 2027.

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Scholarships Include:

Tuition Scholarship (in-kind) to an assigned Level-1 (60+ hours) ICF-accredited Coaching Education program. Education will be provided virtually.
- Recipients are responsible for any incidental costs outside of the pre-determined program costs.
- The recipient will be paired with a coaching education program and does not get to choose which program they are matched with.
- This tuition scholarship is in-kind, meaning it can not be used as a grant and no funds will ever be exchanged.
Complimentary one-year ICF membership.
Access to a mentoring coach during the Level 1 accredited training program.
Application fee waived for ACC credential.

Important Dates

May 12th – June 30th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT (New York): Deadline to complete online application.
July 2025: Selection Committee review period.
August 2025: Applicants will be notified of their application status. Finalists will be asked to submit a video as the final round of applications.
September 2025: Selection Committee Finalists review period.
October 2025: Finalists notified of their application status. Scholarships are awarded.
November – December 2025: Recipients are connected with their coaching education program and begin enrolling.
January – December 2026: Recipients participate in their coaching education program.

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Scholarship FAQ’s

How can my coaching education program become ICF-accredited so I can provide a scholarship?coachfeddev2024-04-10T23:46:26+00:00

How can my coaching education program become ICF-accredited so I can provide a scholarship?

Please visit the ICF Coaching Education page for information on how to get your coaching education organization ICF-accredited. After receiving your accreditation you can apply to be a scholarship provider by visiting our Scholarship application page.

How do I apply for a coaching education scholarship?coachfeddev2024-03-07T19:55:12+00:00

How do I apply for a coaching education scholarship?

Please visit our Scholarships page for more information on applying and to sign up to be notified when the application opens!

How do I sign up to take ICF-accredited classes?coachfeddev2024-03-07T19:54:34+00:00

How do I sign up to take ICF-accredited classes?

The ICF Foundation offers annual scholarships for those pursuing their Level One coaching education. For more information, please visit our Scholarship page.

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“[I give because] coaching is a meaningful career, philosophy and way of life. I support ICF Foundation as a multiplier of the impact I can make as an individual.”
— Dr. Jade Kua, MCC (Singapore)

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