Applications are open for the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) Global Conference 2027 Scholarship.
Are you an Indigenous leader, community member, or changemaker actively contributing to your community? This is your chance to attend a global gathering of Indigenous leaders in Darwin, Australia — FULLY FUNDED.
The IFIP Global Conference 2027 scholarship aims to facilitate and support Indigenous participants to attend the conference, fostering the sharing of knowledge, experiences, perspectives, and solutions among Indigenous communities and leaders from around the world.
Host: International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP)
Location: Darwin, Australia
Conference Dates: April 28-30, 2027 (Arrival: April 27, Departure: May 1, 2027)
Deadline: November 6, 2026
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship supports participation for the full conference period and is limited to the following:
• Conference registration fee
• Hotel accommodation for the conference dates (27-30 April 2027)
• Roundtrip economy airfare from 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 U.S. standards)
• Travel/health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
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:
• Clear and direct alignment with the conference themes, including Indigenous philanthropy and transformative approaches to resourcing Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated active involvement in an Indigenous community, organization, network, or Indigenous-led initiative.
• A clear vision for how the knowledge, connections, and insights gained from the conference will be shared and applied within the applicant’s community.
• Consideration will be given to ensuring diverse representation across regions.
• Ability to provide endorsement from their community, organization, or affiliated network.
My Tip To Win This:
Don’t write generic answers. When they ask what you hope to learn, be specific. For example, instead of “I want to network,” write “I want to learn how Maori communities in New Zealand secure funding for climate projects so I can apply it to my Ogoni community.”
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the official application form below.
Deadline: November 6, 2026
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