Women Deliver Conference 2026 – Fully Funded Youth Scholarships for Oceanic Pacific Region

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) will be held from 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia—marking the first regional hosting by the Oceanic Pacific. In honor of this historic milestone, Women Deliver is offering fully funded scholarships for young people from the Oceanic Pacific to ensure voices from grassroots advocates lead global conversations on gender equality and climate justice .

 What the Scholarship Covers

Selected scholars will receive:

• Full conference registration
• Hotel accommodation from 26–30 April 2026
• Round-trip economy airfare to Melbourne
• Visa fees and related travel costs
• Per diems to cover meals and local transport
• Travel insurance
• Support for one accompanying person, if needed (e.g. guardian or assistant for accessibility)

Eligibility & Priority Overview

• Youth under 30 years old (as of 1 January 2026)
• Must be from or based in one of the 24 Oceanic Pacific countries and territories, such as Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, and others listed by SPC
• Priority to:
  • First Nations and Indigenous youth
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Adolescent girls, refugees, displaced individuals, and those from under-resourced communities
  • Community-based activists and leaders
• Applicants must not have received a WD conference scholarship in the past

 Important Dates

• Applications open: 18 July 2025
• Applications close: 10 August 2025 at 9:59 PM AEST (UTC +10) / 11:59 PM FJT (UTC +12)
• Notifications: Applicants will be contacted with decisions by November 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Women Deliver scholarships page, review eligibility, and complete the online application before the deadline. Applications will be evaluated by the WD2026 Coordination Group, Regional Steering Committee, and Women Deliver staff based on clarity and depth of responses .

 Why This Opportunity Matters

• Encourages representation from the Oceanic Pacific’s most-marginalized youth
• Reduces financial barriers, letting advocates participate fully—even if they cannot afford it otherwise
• Creates a powerful narrative around feminist leadership grounded in lived experience
• Facilitates engagement with 6,500+ global advocates, policymakers, creatives, and change-makers at a defining international forum

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