SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications

Aspiring coaches can apply for an ICF Foundation Scholarship annually. Our 2026 scholarship applications are now closed.

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 closed.

All applicants are asked to look at the “Important Dates” found below for a timeline on when they can expect an update on their application status. Every applicant will be notified of their status no later than the end of August 2025.

If you would like to be notified when our 2027 scholarship application opens, please use our sign-up form by clicking the link below.

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.

Please note that staff members of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) are not eligible for this scholarship.

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 by August 29th, 2025. Please do not reach out to ask about your application status prior to this date. 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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