Deadline: August 10, 2025
Are you a passionate young changemaker from the Oceanic Pacific? Do you care deeply about gender equality, climate justice, and youth empowerment? The Scholarships for Oceanic Pacific Youth to Attend Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne, Australia offer an exciting opportunity to engage with global advocates, gain visibility, and amplify your voice — all on a fully funded basis.
About Women Deliver 2026
The Women Deliver 2026 Conference will take place from 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. This edition is particularly significant as it is the first time the Women Deliver conference will be regionally hosted by and for the Oceanic Pacific.
Over 6,500 global participants are expected to attend, including feminists, policymakers, climate activists, and Indigenous leaders. Youth will play a central role in shaping conversations around gender equality, bodily autonomy, intersectionality, and sustainability.
What the Scholarship Covers
Selected applicants will receive a fully funded scholarship, which includes:
- Full registration to Women Deliver 2026
- Roundtrip economy airfare to Melbourne
- Hotel accommodation from 26–30 April 2026
- Visa fees and related costs
- Daily per diems for meals and local transport
- Travel insurance
- Additional support for one guardian or support person (for under-18s or persons with disabilities)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Scholarships for Oceanic Pacific Youth to Attend Women Deliver Conference 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, you must:
- Be under the age of 29 as of 1 January 2026 (i.e., born on or after 2 January 1997)
- Be from or currently based in one of the 24 Oceanic Pacific countries or territories, including but not limited to:
- Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Nauru, Micronesia, and others
- Identify as a youth leader, advocate, or activist working on gender equality, Indigenous rights, climate justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, or disability inclusion
- Preferably come from a marginalised background, including First Nations/Indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ youth, adolescent girls and young women, and youth from under-resourced communities
- Not have received a Women Deliver Conference scholarship in the past
Key Dates
- Applications Open: 18 July 2025
- Deadline to Apply: 10 August 2025 at 9:59 pm AEST / 11:59 pm FJT
- Notification of Selection: November 2025
How to Apply
Interested and eligible youth must complete the online application form on the official Women Deliver WD2026 website.
🖱️ Click here to apply
Before applying, ensure you:
- Complete the form in one sitting (you can’t save your progress)
- Do not use auto-translators (like Google Translate) in your written responses
- Prepare any necessary documents or information in advance
🔗 Click here to read more about the programme
Why You Should Apply
This scholarship is more than just a trip — it’s a platform for transformative advocacy, networking, and personal growth. Women Deliver 2026 will provide:
- Youth-specific programming, workshops, and innovation hubs
- Cultural events and exchange rooted in Oceanic Pacific traditions
- Opportunities to collaborate on global policy and activism
- Visibility and support for youth-led movements
If you are ready to speak truth to power and contribute meaningfully to the global gender equality movement, this is your moment.
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