Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific ISPA Fellowship 2027-2029

Welcome to ISPA's Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Fellowship application form! Please download and review the application guidelines for program information and requirements prior to completing the application.      

Deadline to apply: June 5, 2026 at 17:00 EDT (New York Time) 

Eligibility:

The Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Fellowship seeks to engage leaders of Pacific Islands heritage within the professional performing arts sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. Three (3) participants must be based in Aotearoa New Zealand and be interested in developing their career through an extended engagement with ISPA.

Applicants must: 

• Be permanent residents or citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific  
• Be of Pacific Islands heritage
• Be currently working in the performing arts 
• Have a minimum of five years full-time professional experience in the arts
• Have not received an ISPA Fellowship in the past
• Have the ability to attend and fully participate in ISPA for the next three years
• Be able to present and engage professionally and with mana to overseas contacts and representatives

Please note: For the purpose of the Fellowship, working in the performing arts includes individuals working principally in the arts and culture sector either with organizations/institutions or as independent producers/managers. Generally, those working within academia, education, community organizations, and independent artists are not eligible.

 Questions? Contact Mara Driscoll, Program and Advancement Manager at mdriscoll@ispa.org