Military CSCS® Support Grant
Military CSCS® Support Grant supports military members and veterans with an NSCA exam-preparation course and the CSCS® examination to help them pursue certification in strength and conditioning.
Funder: NSCA Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | February 15, 2027, at 11:59 a.m. Mountain Time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: NSCA exam-preparation course and CSCS® exam, completed within one year of award notification
Summary: Supports current and retired military members and veterans from the ABCANZ Military group or NATO in pursuing CSCS® certification.
Key Information: Applicants must be NSCA or International Affiliate members at application and award.
Description
The Military CSCS® Support Grant is an NSCA Foundation professional-development opportunity for current and retired military members and veterans from the ABCANZ Military group or NATO. It supports an NSCA exam-preparation course and participation in the CSCS® examination, bringing preparation and the certification test together in one award.
The grant forms part of the Foundation’s broader effort to support inclusivity in the strength and conditioning community through opportunities across professional and educational backgrounds. This award focuses specifically on certification preparation and examination rather than equipment support. Recipients must complete both the preparation course and the CSCS® test within one year of award notification.
