Deadline: April 22, 2026
Applications for the In Her Name Scholarship Program 2026 are now open. The In Her Name Scholarship is a national program backing women from migrant and multicultural backgrounds who are building careers, businesses, and creative futures. In 2026, five scholars are awarded $10,000, alongside mentorship, networks, and national visibility to accelerate their growth.
Delivered by the Australian Multicultural Foundation in partnership with the Carla Zampatti Foundation, the scholarship invests in leadership across fashion, creative industries, business, and health. This is more than funding. It is recognition, investment, and long-term support. Each scholar becomes part of In Her Name, a growing network of women shaping industries, communities, and culture across Australia.
Categories
Five scholarships are awarded in 2026 across four categories:
- Fashion Entrepreneurship: The In Her Name Fashion Entrepreneurship Prize awards $10,000 to one young woman ready to grow a business in the fashion industry or turn her skills and ideas into one. In addition to the scholarship, the recipient will be sponsored to gain practical runway experience at the Kaleidoscope World of Fashion Festival in Perth and receive mentorship through BN Collective to support their scholarship journey. Sponsored by Carla Zampatti Foundation. Delivered in partnership with Kaleidoscope World of Fashion.
- Creative Industries: The In Her Name Creative Industries Prize invests $10,000 to one young woman to develop their creative work, accelerate a new or existing self-developed creative project. In addition to the scholarship, In Her Name will support the recipient to access geographically accessible mentorship and opportunities to develop and showcase their work and receive mentorship through BN Collective to support their scholarship journey. Sponsored by Scanlon Foundation.
- Business: The In Her Name Business Prize invests $10,000 to one young woman to develop or scale a business or turn skills, ideas, or creativity into one. In addition to the scholarship, Wendy El-Khoury, founder and CEO of Wedded Wonderland, will provide the recipient with 12 month one-on-one business mentorship. The recipient will also access mentorship through BN Collective to support their scholarship journey. Sponsored by Scanlon Foundation. Delivered in partnership with Wendy El-Khoury, Founder and CEO of Wedded Wonderland.
- Career Accelerator – Health and Allied Health: The In Her Name Career Accelerator for Health and Allied Health Sectors Prize awards two $10,000 scholarships to support two young women to accelerate their careers in Australia’s health sectors. Recipients will also participate in the Worldwide SHEroes 10-month mentoring program and receive mentorship through BN Collective to support their scholarship journeys. Sponsored by Verrocchi Family Foundation. Delivered in partnership with Worldwide SHEroes.
Benefits
Scholars are supported to develop their work, strengthen their leadership, and accelerate their growth. Support continues beyond the scholarship year through ongoing community and network access.
Each In Her Name Scholar receives:
- $10,000 scholarship investment
- 12 months of structured mentorship and support by BN Collective
- Access to industry leaders, mentors, and partners
- National recognition and visibility
- Access to the In Her Name alumni network
Eligibility
This is a scholarship designed to move women forward. This scholarship backs women who are building something of their own.
- Are aged 18–35;
- Be a woman or self-identify with womanhood, including transgender women and non-binary individuals;
- Have experienced migration to or settlement in Australia;
- Are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or humanitarian visa holder.
Application
Applications are submitted online. You will be asked to select your scholarship category.
- Complete a personal statement sharing your journey, goals and personal aspirations for why you are applying to the scholarship.
- Provide a pitch explaining what you will be using the scholarship for and how it will support your growth.
- Submit supporting materials that showcase your work or personal aspirations.
- If you prefer to submit an application by hard copy via post, send an email to [email protected] to receive the form.
For more information, visit In Her Name Scholarship.
