FMCA Health Coach Certification Program

FMCA Community Impact Scholarships

👉 Are you passionate about making a difference in diverse communities through functional medicine health coaching?

👉 Do you have a burning desire to enhance the well-being of your community? 

If so, we invite you to apply for one of our 3 scholarships to enroll in the FMCA Health Coach Certification Program. 

APPLY NOW

Apply now and take the first step towards creating meaningful change! 
Deadline to Apply: October 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT 

Scholarships have been made possible in part by the generosity of VoLo Foundation and in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine

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Application Process

  1. Complete the application.
  2. Applications will be anonymized and then reviewed.
  3. Scholarship recipients will be notified directly starting the week of October 23rd, with the official announcement taking place before October 31st.

Who should apply

We recognize the power of functional medicine health coaching in transforming lives, especially in culturally, racially, or economically diverse, as well as rural populations. We are committed to supporting individuals who share our vision of utilizing this approach to create positive impacts on community health.

Applications are open to:

  • Eligible: Any applicant who has never been enrolled in the FMCA health coach certification program.
  • Not Eligible: Those who have been previously or currently enrolled, including those who have deferred or withdrawn.

What the award includes:

  • Covers the cost of tuition for enrollment into the March 2026 class of the FMCA Health Coach Certification Program only.
  • Virtual sessions facilitated by IFM and FMCA-certified coaches to enhance program learnings and best practices for collaborative care teams.

What the award does NOT include:

  • Any additional program costs – course books (around $100 total), technical requirements, etc
  • FMCA Alumni Program membership

Selection Criteria

Our selection criteria emphasize your passion for serving diverse populations and your dedication to using functional medicine health coaching to make a direct difference in your community’s health. We welcome applicants with various educational backgrounds and linguistic abilities, prioritizing the depth of your vision and commitment over grammatical perfection or writing style.

In the interest of maintaining the authenticity of your submission, we encourage applicants to avoid heavy reliance on AI-generated content and will be using AI-detectors when evaluating applications. We are looking for genuine, heartfelt responses that reflect your personal experiences and motivations!

Terms & Conditions

Scholarship awards can only be applied to tuition for the March 2026 class. Awards are non-transferable and are not deferrable.

Only applications by individuals who have never been enrolled in FMCA’s Health Coach Certification Program will be considered.

Scholarship Application for March 2026 Enrollment

Questions?

Contact our team with any questions you may have regarding our Health Coach Certification Program.

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Please note: The FMCA Admissions Team cannot review, advise, or assist with filling out your scholarship application.