The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships for Journalists and Content Creators Worldwide (Fully Funded to Narrm, Melbourne, Australia)
Posted: September 22, 2025
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
About WD2026 Media Scholarships
Applications are now open for the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships. The Conference will take place from 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia, and will highlight the leadership and lived experiences of feminists, First Nations leaders, and advocates from across the Oceanic Pacific and the world.
The Media Scholarships are designed to support journalists and content creators worldwide, particularly those who may not otherwise be able to attend and report on WD2026.
Eligibility
Open to working media professionals, including:
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Reporters, editors, producers, presenters/anchors
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Photojournalists, videographers, and broadcast teams
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Podcast/radio journalists and newsroom social/visual teams
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Freelancers with a commissioning/assignment letter
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Content creators producing factual coverage on social issues
Priority will be given to:
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Journalists/creators covering gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, development, or Oceanic Pacific issues
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First Nations and Indigenous journalists
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LGBTQIA+ people, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, refugees, and under-resourced communities
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Early-career journalists and those who have not previously received a Women Deliver Conference Scholarship
Benefits
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Full conference registration
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Hotel accommodation (26–30 April 2026)
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Roundtrip economy airfare
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Visa fees and related costs
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Per diems for local transportation and meals
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Travel insurance
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the WD2026 team in consultation with regional partners. Selection will be based on professional journalism experience, relevant coverage, and alignment with WD2026 themes. Successful applicants will be notified by November 2025.
How to Apply
Apply by October 15, 2025.
Visit the Official Webpage of the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships