Health Coaching Scholarships: Programs That Offer Them + How To Apply

Part health expert, part motivational coach, health coaches help clients set clear and tangible health goals and take the necessary steps to achieve them.

The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) is the main certifying body for health coaching. To receive your NBC-HWC certification, you need to graduate from an NBHWC-approved program first.

Tuition to these programs can vary based on their length, format, curriculum, etc., and can cost as much as $10,000. However, some programs offer scholarships that range from $500 to $3,000+. To apply for this funding, you'll often need to send in supplemental information with your program application.

The unique program prepares graduates for health coaching through a combination of 75 hours of flexible instruction, office hours, interactive feedback sessions, and practical assessments featuring personal feedback from instructors. Most of the virtual program can be taken at your own pace, so many students are able to continue working while enrolled in the course. mbg's private alumni community makes this a standout program for anyone looking to start a successful and fulfilling career as a health coach. All students who enroll in HCC will also receive free lifetime access to mbg's Functional Nutrition Training program.

"I loved this course so much. It aligned with who I am as a person and where I want to go as a health coach. I felt supported as well as challenged. This was no easy feat but well worthwhile! The time and money invested was so well spent. I left this course feeling empowered to make a difference in the lives of many," Wendy, a recent HCC graduate, says of the program. (Read a more detailed student review here.)

The cost of enrollment for mindbodygreen's program is $4,999, and we award partial scholarships for each cohort. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a special passion for health coaching and a commitment to bringing their coaching skills to underserved and underrepresented communities.

Once you graduate from your coaching program and complete 50 practice coaching sessions, you'll be ready to sit for the NBC-HWC exam (a 4.5-hour multiple-choice test). Upon passing the test, you'll become a certified health coach and hold the NBC-HWC credential.