ICF Foundation Scholarship for Course

  •  Course
  •  30-Jun-2025
  •   United States
  • $$  Tuition scholarship (in-kind), complimentary ICF membership, waived ACC application fee

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the ICF Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support aspiring coaches from underrepresented communities by providing access to a virtual, ICF-accredited Level 1 Coaching Education program.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in becoming a professional coach and commit to contributing to social impact by volunteering in an Ignite Project within one year of earning their ACC credential.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing social progress through coaching. As an affiliate of the International Coaching Federation, the Foundation focuses on making coaching accessible to underserved and underrepresented populations around the world. By supporting initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ICF Foundation empowers communities and drives systemic change through the transformative power of coaching.
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for ICF-accredited Level 1 Coaching Education programs

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Demonstrate a clear interest in becoming a professional coach.

    • Commit to social impact by volunteering in an Ignite Project within one year after receiving the ACC credential.

    • Be able to complete both the application and coaching education in English.

    • Have reliable access to a computer and internet connection.

    • Be available to complete the coaching program between January and December 2026.

    • Apply for the ACC credential no later than December 2027.

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Offered Benefits

  • Tuition scholarship (in-kind) for a Level 1 (60+ hours) ICF-accredited Coaching Education program (assigned, not chosen by recipient)

  • Complimentary one-year ICF membership

  • Waived application fee for the ACC credential (to be used within one year after program completion)

  • Access to a mentoring coach during the education program

  • Note: The scholarship does not provide monetary grants or reimburse previous educational expenses. Recipients are responsible for any additional incidental costs.

Application Process

  • Complete the 2026 ICF Foundation Scholarship Application form in English by June 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (New York time).

  • Finalists will be asked to submit a 2–5-minute video answering additional questions.

  • Apply through the official ICF Foundation website.

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