International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP), a global network of funders, offers scholarships so Indigenous participants can attend its Global Conference 2027 in Darwin, Australia.
The conference runs 28–30 April 2027 and brings funders, Indigenous-led funds, investors and community leaders together on redistributing resources toward Indigenous-led priorities. Recipients take part in the full programme and carry what they learn back home.
Benefits & funding
- Registration fee, hotel for 27–30 April 2027, conference meals and a travel-day food allowance at US per diem rates
- Return economy airfare from your nearest international airport, airport and local transport, Australian visa fee if needed, and travel/health insurance
- Selected Indigenous youth are invited to the 3rd Global Indigenous Youth Dialogue on 28 April 2027
- Duties: join the whole conference, share learnings at home and submit a post-conference report
- Awards are limited; their number depends on IFIP’s fundraising
Eligibility
- Applicants from Asia and the Pacific, Africa or Latin America; the page names regions, not countries or whether passport or residence counts
- Identify as Indigenous and be actively engaged in your community, an organisation or an Indigenous-led initiative
- Working on or interested in areas such as Indigenous rights, philanthropy and funding, climate, biodiversity, gender equality, disability inclusion or youth leadership
- Able to attend the full conference, 28–30 April 2027
- Able to travel internationally, with a valid passport and meeting Australia’s visa and entry requirements
- Priority, not a requirement: Indigenous youth and Indigenous persons with disabilities
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Application process
- 1Complete the online form in English, Spanish or Portuguese by 6 November 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
- 2Be ready to provide an endorsement from your community, organisation or affiliated network.
- 3Recipients are announced on 23 November 2026.
Program timeline
Applications open
5 Oct 2026
Application deadline (11:59 pm PT)
6 Nov 2026
Recipients announced
23 Nov 2026
Arrive in Darwin
27 Apr 2027
28–30 Apr 2027
Conference (depart 1 May)