Deadline: October 15, 2025
Are you a journalist, media professional, or content creator passionate about amplifying issues around gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, and social development? The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships present a golden opportunity to attend one of the world’s largest global gatherings on gender equality and women’s rights—fully funded.
The WD2026 Media Scholarships will support diverse storytellers and media practitioners to cover the Women Deliver 2026 Conference scheduled for 27 – 30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia.
What the WD2026 Media Scholarships Cover
Successful applicants will receive a fully funded package, which includes:
- Full conference registration.
- Hotel accommodation from 26 – 30 April 2026.
- Round-trip economy airfare.
- Visa fees and associated costs.
- Per diems to cover local transportation and meals.
- Travel insurance.
Eligibility Criteria
The WD2026 Media Scholarships are open to a broad range of professionals, including:
- Reporters, editors, producers, and news anchors.
- Photojournalists, videographers, and broadcast crews.
- Podcast and radio journalists, as well as newsroom social and visual teams.
- Freelance journalists with a commissioning or assignment letter.
- Content creators producing independent, factual coverage of social issues.
Priority Will Be Given To
- Journalists and creators covering gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, and development issues relevant to Oceania Pacific.
- First Nations and Indigenous journalists and content creators.
- Members of marginalised groups, including LGBTQIA+ persons, people with disabilities, refugees, internally displaced persons, and those from under-resourced communities.
- Early-career journalists and creators.
- Applicants who have never received a Women Deliver Conference Scholarship before.
Expectations of Scholarship Recipients
Selected scholars will be required to:
- Participate fully in the WD2026 Conference, including media briefings.
- Take part in virtual pre-event sessions where required.
- Publish and share coverage of WD2026 (articles, broadcasts, or digital content) with Women Deliver in a timely manner.
- Respect all conference guidelines, including embargoes and restrictions on photography, filming, and room-specific rules.
- Abide by the WD2026 Code of Conduct.
Application Deadline and Process
- Deadline: 15 October 2025
- Conference Date: 27 – 30 April 2026
- Location: Narrm (Melbourne), Australia
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit their details through the official online portal. Ensure that your application demonstrates both your professional experience and your commitment to covering issues around gender equality and social justice.
👉 Click here to apply
👉 Read more about the programme
The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) Media Scholarships provide not only financial support but also a platform to elevate critical voices in the global conversation on gender equality. If you are a journalist or content creator dedicated to social impact, this is your chance to make your voice heard on a global stage.
Need help with your application?
Contact us for proposal drafting, refining, and review to maximise your chances of success.
