APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) will take place from 27-30 April 2026, in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. With the goal of centering the leadership and lived experience of feminists, First Nations Leaders, and advocates from the region, Women Deliver is offering scholarships to youth from or based in the Oceanic Pacific region*— especially for those who may not otherwise be able to join.

Who Can Apply? 

At this time, scholarships are exclusively available to young people of various identities and backgrounds from or based in the Oceanic Pacific region. Priority will be given to:

• Youth under the age of 30 (as of 1 January 2026)
• Community-based activists
• Young people from historically marginalized communities, including First Nations and Indigenous individuals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, internally displaced persons and refugees, persons with disabilities, and adolescent girls and women from under-resourced populations
• Youth who haven’t previously received a Women Deliver Conference Scholarship

 *Per the Pacific Community (SPC), the Oceanic Pacific region is composed of these 24 countries and territories: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, , French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship, which includes:

•  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

For participants with disabilities who require a support person or adolescents under age 18 who need to travel with a guardian, the scholarship also covers full expenses for one accompanying person. If selected, you will be asked to provide their information at the time of registration.

This scholarship application will be open from July 18 to August 10, 2025, at 9:59 PM AEST (UTC +10) / 11:59 PM FJT (UTC +12). Applicants will be notified of outcomes in November.

IMPORTANT!
Please note that registration and scholarship applications are separate processes. You do not need to complete a separate registration in order to submit a scholarship application. If you wish to submit a scholarship application, and meet the eligibility criteria above, please proceed to fill out this form. 

Do NOT translate this registration form using google translate or similar softwares. This will stop the system from accurately working and may impact the success of your application. 
o    To access the Spanish version of the form, please click here.
o    To access the French version of the form, please click here.

Ready to apply? Follow the steps below

1.Sign In or Create an Account

To begin your application, sign in to the portal using your account email address and password. If you do not yet have an account, please create one using the link on the left side below.

*Make sure to use an email that you check regularly and that you will have access over the following year.

2.Complete Your Applicant Profile

Once signed in, you will be asked to provide your personal and contact information. This step is required before accessing the full application.

3.Access and Complete the Application Form

After completing your Applicant Profile, you will be directed to the scholarship application form. Here you will find a series of essay questions and document uploads.

Please complete the form thoughtfully and thoroughly. This is your opportunity to share your story, describe your advocacy journey, and articulate your vision for a more gender equal future.

If you have any questions or need support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference team 

wd2026@womendeliver.org