Women Deliver 2026 Conference Scholarship for Oceanic Pacific Youth

Grant Overview

Full Scholarship Covering Travel, Accommodation & Registration for Young Feminist Leaders from the Oceanic Pacific

Donor: Women Deliver (WD2026 Conference Organizers)

About: The Women Deliver 2026 Conference Scholarship brings together young advocates, feminists and First Nations leaders from the Oceanic Pacific to Narrm (Melbourne) from 27–30 April 2026. Designed to offset financial barriers, this program covers full conference registration, hotel, airfare, visas, per diems and insurance—so you can focus entirely on amplifying your community’s needs. Past scholars describe it as a launchpad for regional networks and capacity building. Want to see examples of how targeted scholarships can reshape leadership pipelines? Check out the Flagship Scholarship by Point Foundation for another model of sustained, mentorship-led funding.

Empowering Marginalized Communities through Full Support

Priority goes to youth under 30 who haven’t yet received a WD scholarship and who identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, displaced persons, refugees, persons with disabilities or adolescent girls and women from under‑resourced settings. By covering an accompanying support person for scholars with disabilities or minors, it mirrors best practices in inclusive funding. For more scholarship opportunities tailored to individual applicants, explore our Grants for Individuals—each built on the principle that people, not just projects, deserve holistic support.

Your Path from Application to Advocacy

Applications open 18 July–10 August 2025 (11:59 PM FJT). Log in or create your portal account, complete your profile, and submit thoughtful essays plus any supporting documents. Notification arrives in November 2025—giving you time to arrange travel. If the process feels overwhelming, Grantaura’s grant research and proposal services can guide you through every step. Learn more about our offerings on our Services page and ensure your application is as compelling as your vision.

Focus: gender equality, youth leadership, feminist advocacy, First Nations empowerment, inclusive access, Pacific regional collaboration

Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna

Eligibility:
- Youth under 30 as of January 1, 2026
- Based in or originally from one of the 24 Oceanic Pacific entities
- First Nations, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, displaced/refugee status, persons with disabilities, or adolescent girls/women from under-resourced communities
- Not a previous WD conference scholar
- Able to attend full conference dates

Benefits:
- Full conference registration (27–30 April 2026)
- Hotel accommodation (26–30 April 2026)
- Roundtrip economy airfare
- Visa fees and related costs
- Daily per diems for meals and local transport
- Travel insurance
- Full coverage for one accompanying support person (where required)

Deadline: August 10, 2025

Terms:
- Scholarship Portal: Online system for account creation, profile management, and application submission.
- Full Conference Registration: Access to all sessions, workshops, networking events, and plenaries.
- Per Diems: Daily allowances for meals and local travel.
- Support Person: A qualified companion for accessibility or guardian needs, covered at full cost.
- Oceanic Pacific Region: The 24 countries and territories officially defined by the Pacific Community (SPC).