About the opportunity
The International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) offers scholarships for its Global Conference 2027 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The 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. The pre-conference runs from April 27-28, 2027, the main conference from April 28 to 30, 2027, and post-conference community visits on May 1, 2027.
Funding and benefits
- Conference registration fee
- Hotel accommodation for the conference dates from April 27-30, 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
- Travel and health insurance
Who can apply?
- Open to applicants from Asia and the Pacific, Africa, and Latin America
- Identify as Indigenous and actively engaged in a community, organization, or Indigenous-led initiative
- Priority given to Indigenous youth and Indigenous Persons with Disabilities
- Interested in or actively working on issues related to Indigenous leadership, community development, philanthropy, funding, rights, climate, biodiversity, knowledge, territories, gender equality, disability inclusion, youth leadership, or related areas
- Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to communities and advancing Indigenous-led solutions
- Able to participate in the full IFIP Global Conference from April 28-30, 2027
- Able to travel internationally, hold a valid passport, and meet relevant visa and entry requirements for Australia
Required documents
- Application form submission
- Endorsement from community, organization, or affiliated network
When to apply
- Application Opens: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
- Announcement of Scholarship Recipients: Monday, November 23, 2026
How to apply
- Review eligibility requirements and gather necessary community or organizational endorsement
- Complete and submit the application through the official online application form before the deadline
Additional information
- Selected Indigenous Youth will be invited to participate in the 3rd Global Indigenous Youth Dialogue on April 28, 2027
- Scholarship holders must submit a post-conference report reflecting on their experience and key learnings
- The final number of scholarships awarded is determined by fundraising success
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You are an active Indigenous leader, youth advocate, or community changemaker from Asia, the Pacific, Africa, or Latin America.
- Your work or activism directly aligns with Indigenous philanthropy, rights, climate, or community development.
- You can commit to full participation in the conference schedule in Darwin, Australia, including pre-conference and post-conference dates.
What should you think carefully about?
- You must hold a valid passport and meet all Australian visa and international travel requirements.
- The number of scholarships is limited and contingent upon fundraising success.
- Selected recipients assume post-conference reporting obligations and must engage actively throughout the event.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity provides a major platform for international networking, knowledge exchange, and leadership development for Indigenous advocates. It fits well if your goals include amplifying Indigenous-led solutions on a global stage and connecting with international funders and peers.
Our take
Indigenous leaders and community representatives actively working in eligible regions should apply if they meet the travel and thematic criteria. Those unable to travel internationally or commit to the full conference dates will find this opportunity less suitable.
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