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Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships

Illustrative image: an illuminated manuscript — Illustrative image: Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, Italy, c. 1450. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Illustrative image: Illuminated Manuscript Leaf, Italy, c. 1450. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Who Can Apply: Published New Zealand writers with NZ citizenship or permanent residency who have not previously held a Sargeson Fellowship.
The Focus: Full-time writing on a project(s) with the support of a stipend.
The Funding: Each of two fellows receives a NZ$15,000 stipend.
Key Requirements: Signed application form; publication details; 300-word value statement; 300-word goal statement; a sample of no more than 10 pages.

DeadlineMonday, October 19, 2026

Stipenda stipend of $15,000 each

Program datesFebruary 2027 to October 2027

Locationnational

ParticipationRemote

DisciplinesWriting, Literature

Application notesFellows agree to participate in Trust promotion/events if required, acknowledge the Frank Sargeson Trust and the Fellowships in resulting work, provide a signed complimentary copy of any publication resulting from work produced during tenure, and submit a written evaluation within four weeks of completing the fellowship. The completed, signed form must be returned by email to franksargesontrust@gmail.com or by post to 26 Inkster Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626.

Contactfranksargesontrust@gmail.com

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Frank Sargeson Trust

Organization based in Auckland