International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) Global Conference 2027 Scholarship

Deadline: November 6, 2026

Applications are open for the IFIP Global Conference 2027 Scholarship. Are you an Indigenous leader, community member, or changemaker actively contributing to your community? This scholarship opportunity is for you.

The IFIP Global Conference 2027 scholarship aims to facilitate and support Indigenous participants to attend the IFIP Global Conference 2027, fostering the sharing of knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and solutions among Indigenous communities and leaders from around the world.

Scholarship

The scholarship supports participation for the full conference period, with participants arriving in Darwin on April 27, 2027, and departing on May 1, 2027. Scholarship is limited to the following:

Conference registration fee.

Hotel accommodation for the conference dates (27-30 April 2027).

Roundtrip economy airfare from the participant’s nearest international airport to Darwin, Australia.

Airport transfers and local transportation, both in the home country and in Australia.

Australia Visa fee, if applicable.

Meals provided during the conference, and a food allowance for travel days. IFIP per diem rates are based on the U.S. standards.

Travel/health insurance.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to applicants from Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Latin America who:

Identify as Indigenous and are actively engaged in their community, organization, or an Indigenous-led initiative. Priority will be given to Indigenous youth and Indigenous Persons with Disabilities.

Are interested in or actively working on issues related to Indigenous leadership, community development, philanthropy, funding, Indigenous rights, climate, biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous territories, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth leadership, or related areas.

Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to their communities and advancing Indigenous-led solutions.

Can participate in the full IFIP Global Conference from 28-30 April 2027.

Can travel internationally, have a valid passport, and meet the relevant visa and entry requirements for Australia.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria

Clear and direct alignment with the conference themes, including Indigenous philanthropy, and transformative approaches to resourcing Indigenous communities, as well as thoughtful goals for what the applicant hopes to learn and contribute.

Demonstrated active involvement in an Indigenous community, organization, network, or Indigenous-led initiative, and evidence of meaningful contributions.

A clear vision for how the knowledge, connections, and insights gained from the conference will be shared and applied within the applicant’s community, organization, or home region.

Consideration will be given to ensuring diverse representation across regions.

Can provide endorsement from their community, organization, or affiliated network.

Application

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For more information, visit IFIP Global Conference 2027 Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to applicants from Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Latin America who: Identify as Indigenous and are actively engaged in their community, organization, or an Indigenous-led initiative. Priority will be given to Indigenous youth and Indigenous Persons with Disabilities. Are interested in or actively working on issues related to Indigenous leadership, community development, philanthropy, funding, Indigenous rights, climate, biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous territories, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth leadership, or related areas. Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to their communities and advancing Indigenous-led solutions. Can participate in the full IFIP Global Conference from 28-30 April 2027. Can travel internationally, have a valid passport, and meet the relevant visa and entry requirements for Australia.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria

Clear and direct alignment with the conference themes, including Indigenous philanthropy, and transformative approaches to resourcing Indigenous communities, as well as thoughtful goals for what the applicant hopes to learn and contribute. Demonstrated active involvement in an Indigenous community, organization, network, or Indigenous-led initiative, and evidence of meaningful contributions. A clear vision for how the knowledge, connections, and insights gained from the conference will be shared and applied within the applicant’s community, organization, or home region. Consideration will be given to ensuring diverse representation across regions. Can provide endorsement from their community, organization, or affiliated network.

The scholarship supports participation for the full conference period, with participants arriving in Darwin on April 27, 2027, and departing on May 1, 2027. Scholarship is limited to the following: Conference registration fee. Hotel accommodation for the conference dates (27-30 April 2027). Roundtrip economy airfare from the participant’s nearest international airport to Darwin, Australia. Airport transfers and local transportation, both in the home country and in Australia. Australia Visa fee, if applicable. Meals provided during the conference, and a food allowance for travel days. IFIP per diem rates are based on the U.S. standards. Travel/health insurance.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit IFIP Global Conference 2027 Scholarship.