IFIP Indigenous Leaders Conference Scholarship
- Organization: International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP)
- Type: Conference
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 6, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP), a global network of funders backing Indigenous-led work, is offering scholarships for Indigenous leaders from Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Latin America to attend its Global Conference in Darwin, Australia, from 28 to 30 April 2027. The scholarship pays for registration, flights, hotel, visa, meals and insurance, and IFIP gives priority to Indigenous youth and Indigenous Persons with Disabilities. **What you get:** - Your conference registration fee - A round trip economy flight from your nearest international airport to Darwin - Hotel accommodation for 27 to 30 April 2027 - Airport transfers and local transport, both in your home country and in Australia - Your Australian visa fee, if you need one - Meals during the conference and a food allowance for travel days, at IFIP's per diem rates based on US standards - Travel and health insurance - Selected Indigenous youth are invited to the 3rd Global Indigenous Youth Dialogue on 28 April 2027 **What you'll do:** - Attend and take an active part in the whole conference, 28 to 30 April 2027, arriving in Darwin on 27 April and leaving on 1 May - Share your perspectives, experience and ideas in sessions and networking with funders, Indigenous Led Funds and Indigenous leaders - Bring what you learn back to your community or organisation - Write a post-conference report on your experience, what you learned and how you will use it **Key dates:** - Applications opened 5 October 2026 - Applications close Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time - Scholarship recipients announced Monday 23 November 2026 - Scholars arrive in Darwin on 27 April 2027 - 3rd Global Indigenous Youth Dialogue on 28 April 2027, for selected Indigenous youth - Conference runs 28 to 30 April 2027, with community visits on 1 May **More information:** - The application form is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese - Applications are judged on alignment with the conference themes, active involvement in an Indigenous community or initiative, a clear plan to share what you gain, and regional diversity - You will need an endorsement from your community, organisation or network - The number of scholarships depends on how much IFIP raises for them - Questions go to support@internationalfunders.org
