Applications window for the WD2026 Media Scholarships is now open. The Women Deliver Conference 2026, will take place from 27–30 April, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. With NO application fee being charged, selected participants will get a chance to attend a fully funded conference in Australia. They will get free hotel accommodation along with getting their round trip travelling expenses covered. Moreover the visa fees, travel insurance and other related costs will also be sponsored.
To cover the meals and local transportation cost, participants will get per diems. The Media Scholarships are offered to working media from around the world, particularly those who cannot otherwise be able to attend and report. Whether you are a reporter, editor, producer, presenter, or an anchor, media scholarships are open to all. Moreover, photojournalists, videographers, broadcast teams, podcast or radio journalists and newsroom social teams are also eligible to apply.
To make the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) more impactful, freelancers and content creators covering social issues are invited to join. To ensure that all talented individuals get an equal opportunity to attend the conference, this scholarship will cover all expenses for one accompanying person for participants with disabilities or under the age of 18. This is your chance to highlight your journey, and share your vision with the world.
WD2026 Media Scholarships | Attend a Fully Funded Conference in Australia
Host Country:
- Australia
Host Organisation:
- Women Deliver
Program Location:
- Narrm (Melbourne), Australia
Program Dates:
- 27-30 April, 2026
Benefits of Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026):
- There is no application fees.
- The program will include full Conference registration.
- Selected candidates will get free Hotel accommodation during the Conference days.
- Roundtrip travelling expenses will be covered by host organisation.
- Visa fees and other related costs will be paid.
- Participants will get per diems to cover local transportation and daily meal’s expenses.
- All participants will get travel insurance.
- A great opportunity to meet fellow media personnels from all across the world.
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Eligibility Criteria for WD2026 Media Scholarships:
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- Have a background in media.
- Are content creators with evident focus on gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, development, or Oceanic Pacific issues.
- Are First Nations, indigenous journalists or creators.
- Have disabilities, or are internally displaced persons and refugees, or are from under-resourced communities.
- Are early-career journalists or creators.
- Have not previously availed ‘Women Deliver Conference Scholarship’.
How to apply for WD2026 Media Scholarships:
- First, create a new account.
- Then, sign in using this email address and password.
- Complete the applicant profile by providing your personal and contact information.
- Click on “M&CC Scholarship Application” button.
- You will then be directed to the scholarship application form.
- Enter your personal and contact details again.
- Enter your professional experience details.
- Select up to 3 areas of work/reporting.
- Provide the additional information asked.
- Answer all essay questions asked.
- Upload the required documents.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click ‘submit’ to submit your application form.
Documents required for WD2026 Media Scholarships:
- Passport. (Required from international candidates with at least 6 months validity)
- National Identity Document.
- Any other relevant supporting documents as evidence.
Program Deadline:
- The last date to apply for the WD2026 Media Scholarships is 15 October, 2025.
