Deadline: October 15, 2025
Applications are open for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships. The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) will take place 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. WD2026 will focus on the leadership and lived experience of feminists, First Nations leaders, and advocates from across the Oceanic Pacific and the world.
Women Deliver is offering Media Scholarships for journalists and content creators worldwide, especially those who may not otherwise be able to attend and report.
Scholarship
The scholarship covers:
- Full Conference registration
- Hotel accommodation during the Conference (26-30 April, 2026)
- Roundtrip economy airfare
- Visa fees and related costs
- Per diems to cover local transportation and daily meals
- Travel insurance
Eligibility
Media Scholarships are open to working media globally, including:
- Reporters, editors, producers, presenters/anchors
- Photojournalists, videographers, and broadcast teams
- Podcast/radio journalists and newsroom social/visual teams
- Freelancers with a commissioning/assignment letter
- Content creators who produce independent, factual coverage on social issues
Priority will be given to:
- Media and content creators with a demonstrated focus on gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, development, or Oceanic Pacific issues
- First Nations and Indigenous journalists and creators
- LGBTQIA+ people, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons and refugees, and those from under-resourced communities
- Early-career journalists/creators and applicants who have not previously received a ‘Women Deliver Conference Scholarship’
Expectations
Scholarship recipients will be expected to:
- Have active participation in WD2026 and media briefings (pre-event virtual sessions may be required)
- Publication/broadcast of coverage and timely sharing of links/clips with Women Deliver
- Adherence to embargoes, on-site filming/photography rules, and room-specific guidance
- Adherence to WD2026 Code of Conduct
Application
For more information, visit WD2026 Media Scholarship.
