Ignite Scholarship Program

At Ignite Global, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for students from specific low-income countries. Our mission is to foster a global community of passionate, committed professionals who strive to make a positive impact on the world. We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential, and we are excited to offer a scholarship program that reflects our commitment to sustainable development and personal growth. We hope this would be a way of supporting your intentions in creating an impact on your clients and the world at large.

Scholarship Eligibility

Your country of origin belongs to either of the low-income, lower-middle-income, or upper-middle-income economies.

Availability of Scholarships

Standard Scholarship of 30% tuition fee waiver for our ICF Accredited Key Programs.

Standard Scholarship of 50% fee waiver for our ICF Credentialing Mentoring Program.

Regardless of your nationality, we provide an Exceptional Significant Standard Scholarship of a 30% tuition fee waiver and a 50% fee waiver for our dedicated ICF Credentialing Mentoring Program for those who come from marginalized backgrounds.

If you are a citizen from a high-income economy yet require financial assistance in accessing quality education due to marginalized background, you have access to this significant scholarship opportunity.

Scholarship Criteria

We consider offering scholarships based on circumstances below to help address a wide range of inequities (not limited to) and ensure that ICF Accredited education becomes a more accessible and inclusive opportunity for all. See scholarship criteria here

Economic Hardship

Low-income families
Long Term Unemployment or underemployment
Homelessness or housing instability

Ethnic and Racial Minorities

Indigenous populations
Underrepresented racial or ethnic groups
Refugees and asylum seekers

Disability and Health Issues

Physical disabilities
Mental health challenges
Chronic illnesses

Educational Disadvantage

Lack of access to education


Historical and Systemic Inequities

Descendants of slavery or colonialism
Victims of systemic discrimination or segregation
Communities with historical educational underfunding

Career and Field-Specific Barriers

Underrepresented groups in specific careers (e.g., STEM fields)
Lack of industry representation for marginalized groups
Barriers to entry in high-cost professional training programs

Age and Life Circumstances

Adult learners returning to education
Individuals transitioning from the military

Social Exclusion

Individuals experiencing social isolation
Marginalized groups within their communities
Those who have faced significant social stigma


First Responders and Essential Workers’ Families

Children of first responders or essential workers
Families significantly impacted by frontline duties

Humanitarian and Social Justice Engagement

Individuals actively involved in social justice work
Students who have shown leadership in humanitarian efforts
Those advocating for marginalized communities

Geographical Disadvantages

Students from rural or remote areas
Students from conflict zones or war-torn regions
Areas with limited access to educational resources

Gender and Sexual Orientation

LGBTQ+ individuals
Survivors of gender-based violence

Family and Social Circumstances

Orphans and people grew up in foster care
Single-parent families
Families affected by incarceration

Legal and Documentation Challenges

Undocumented immigrants
Stateless individuals
Individuals with limited legal rights

Environmental Factors

Students affected by natural disasters
Communities impacted by environmental pollution
Areas with significant climate change impacts

Religious Minorities

Victims of religious persecution or discrimination




Victims of Violence and Abuse

Survivors of domestic violence
Victims of human trafficking

Educational Interruptions

Students whose education has been disrupted by crises or disasters
Individuals who had to leave school due to personal or family emergencies
Students who have had extended gaps in their education

Creative and Artistic Talents

Individuals pursuing careers in the arts from marginalized communities
Students in areas where arts education is underfunded

Economic Hardship

Low-income families

Long Term Unemployment or underemployment

Homelessness or housing instability

Geographical Disadvantages

Students from rural or remote areas

Students from conflict zones or war-torn regions

Areas with limited access to educational resources

Ethnic and Racial Minorities

Indigenous populations

Underrepresented racial or ethnic groups

Refugees and asylum seekers

Gender and Sexual Orientation

LGBTQ+ individuals

Survivors of gender-based violence

Disability and Health Issues

Physical disabilities

Mental health challenges

Chronic illnesses

Family and Social Circumstances

Orphans and people grew up in foster care

Single-parent families

Families affected by incarceration

Educational Disadvantage

Lack of access to education

Legal and Documentation Challenges

Undocumented immigrants

Stateless individuals

Individuals with limited legal rights

 

Historical and Systemic Inequities

Descendants of slavery or colonialism

Victims of systemic discrimination or segregation

Communities with historical educational underfunding

 

Environmental Factors

Students affected by natural disasters

Communities impacted by environmental pollution

Areas with significant climate change impacts

 

Career and Field-Specific Barriers

Underrepresented groups in specific careers (e.g., STEM fields)

Lack of industry representation for marginalized groups

Barriers to entry in high-cost professional training programs

 

Religious Minorities

Victims of religious persecution or discrimination

 

Age and Life Circumstances

Adult learners returning to education

Individuals transitioning from the military

 

Victims of Violence and Abuse

Survivors of domestic violence

Victims of human trafficking

 

 

Social Exclusion

Individuals experiencing social isolation

Marginalized groups within their communities

Those who have faced significant social stigma

 

Educational Interruptions

Students whose education has been disrupted by crises or disasters

Individuals who had to leave school due to personal or family emergencies

Students who have had extended gaps in their education

 

First Responders and Essential Workers’ Families

Children of first responders or essential workers

Families significantly impacted by frontline duties

 

Creative and Artistic Talents

Individuals pursuing careers in the arts from marginalized communities

Students in areas where arts education is underfunded

 

Humanitarian and Social Justice Engagement

Individuals actively involved in social justice work

Students who have shown leadership in humanitarian efforts

Those advocating for marginalized communities

Important Notice

  • You can only qualify for scholarships under one of the conditions based on either low-income status or marginalized status with a standard and maximum of 30% tuition fee waiver for our ICF Accredited selected programs or a maximum of 50% fee waiver for our dedicated ICF Credentialing Mentoring Program for Scholarship Applicants.

  • Other discounts or special offers cannot be combined with scholarship offers.

  • When a referral qualifies for and receives a scholarship, no referral commission will be granted for that specific referral.

  • Regardless of all the mentioned criteria, the final decision to offer a scholarship rests solely with Ignite Global. This decision is based on Ignite Global’s assessment of the information you provide, your appeal, and the referrals included in your scholarship application.

  • In the event that a scholarship is not granted, Ignite Global does not bear any liability to share the reason for the denial of the scholarship application. We reserve the right to withhold specific details regarding the assessment process and the outcome.

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