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

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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 app