Who Can Apply?

Media Scholarships are open to working media globally, including:
–    Reporters, editors, producers, and 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’

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.
Key dates
-    Applications open 15 September and close on 15 October 2025
-    Applications will be reviewed between 15 October and 15 November 2025
-    Successful media scholars will be notified by the end of November 2025 

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 at WD2026media@fiftyacres.com. 

The Women Deliver Conference team 
wd2026@womendeliver.org