The global advocacy organisation Women Deliver is inviting applications for its Media Scholarships to attend the forthcoming Women Deliver 2026 (WD2026) conference, scheduled 27–30 April 2026 in Melbourne (Narrm), Australia. Women Deliver+1

What are the Media Scholarships?
These scholarships are designed to enable journalists and content-creators — especially those who may not otherwise have the means — to attend the conference and report on its crucial themes of gender equality, climate and health justice, First Nations leadership, and more. Women Deliver+1

Who is eligible?
Open globally to:

• Reporters, editors, producers, presenters/anchors
• Photojournalists, videographers, broadcast teams
• Podcast/radio journalists, newsroom social/visual teams
• Freelancers with commissioning or assignment letters
• Independent content creators producing factual coverage of social issues Women Deliver+1

Priority is given to applicants from under-represented groups, including:

• Those focusing on gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice or the Oceanic Pacific region
• First Nations and Indigenous journalists/creators
• LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, displaced persons/refugees, and early-career professionals who haven’t previously received a Women Deliver scholarship Women Deliver+1

What the scholarship covers:
Selected recipients will receive:

• Full conference registration
• Hotel accommodation (26–30 April 2026)
• Round-trip economy airfare to Melbourne
• Visa fees and related travel costs
• Daily meals and local transportation (per diem)
• Travel insurance Women Deliver+1

Important dates:

• Applications open: 15 September 2025 Women Deliver+1
• Applications close: 31 October 2025 Women Deliver+1
• Successful applicants will be notified by: November 2025 Women Deliver+1

What is expected of scholarship recipients?
Recipients must actively engage in the conference, including pre-event virtual briefings. After the event they will publish or broadcast their coverage, share links or clips with Women Deliver, and adhere to the symbolised Code of Conduct, including any embargoes or filming/photography rules. Women Deliver

Why this matters:
By supporting a diverse cohort of media professionals, Women Deliver aims to broaden the reach and depth of reporting on gender, health, climate and Indigenous rights — themes central to WD2026. Through enhanced coverage, under-represented voices and insights from the Oceanic Pacific region, and intersectional perspectives gain a global platform.

How to apply:
Visit the official scholarship page of Women Deliver to complete your application. If you have questions, email WD2026media@fiftyacres.com

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

The world is yours to explore — go for it!
Published on opportunitiesforwomen.org/