Women Deliver opens 2026 media scholarships – The ICIR
WOMEN Deliver has announced media scholarships for journalists and creators worldwide to attend and report its 2026 conference.
The group announced this in a statement on its website, noting that the 2026 conference would focus on feminist leadership, lived experience, and first nations advocacy across the Oceanic Pacific and beyond.
“The scholarships will cover full conference registration, airfare, hotel accommodation, visa fees, per diems, and travel insurance, ensuring equitable participation for storytellers who might otherwise be unable to attend,” it read.
The ICIR reports that The Women Deliver 2026 Conference is expected to take place from 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm, Melbourne, Australia and attract global feminist voices to shape policy, strengthen accountability, and spotlight the leadership of women, girls, and gender-diverse people.
Applications open from 15 September 2025 to close on 31 October 2025, with successful applicants notified by November 2025.
“What the scholarship covers: full conference registration, hotel accommodation during the Conference (26-30 April, 2026), roundtrip economy airfare, visa fees and related costs, epr diems to cover local transportation and daily meals, travel insurance,” part of the statement read.
It explained that eligible applicants include reporters, editors, producers, photojournalists, videographers, podcasters, and digital content creators with a focus on factual coverage of social issues. Freelancers are also encouraged to apply with a commissioning letter.
“Priority will be given to first nations and indigenous journalists, LGBTQIA+ persons, people with disabilities, refugees and internally displaced persons, and those from under-resourced communities.
“Early-career media professionals and applicants who have not previously received a Women Deliver scholarship are also strongly encouraged to apply,” it added.
The statement highlighted that scholarship recipients would be expected to actively participate in conference sessions and media briefings, produce and share coverage of the event, and adhere to the WD2026 code of conduct.
For more information and to apply, visit Women Deliver’s website
Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues.
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