ISA Student Fellowship Now Open: Free Application, $1,000 Credit, and Industry Exposure to Netflix, Disney+, and Major Agencies

The International Screenwriters' Association (ISA) has opened submissions for the ISA Student Fellowship, a free-to-enter program designed to elevate student screenwriters and connect them with industry opportunities.

Up to three Student Fellows will receive $1,000 in ISA platform credits, consideration for ISA's exclusive Development Slate (where scripts are shared with industry partners including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon/MGM Studios, HBO Max, CAA, ICM, and more), featured articles in Creative Screenwriting Magazine and Film Inquiry, and private meetings with ISA Development Executives.

Open to All Student Writers

The fellowship accepts feature screenplays, TV pilots, web series, and short films in all genres. Students ages 18 and older enrolled in any program—traditional universities, online courses, or community colleges—are eligible to apply. International students are welcome. Applications are free to submit, with no entry fees.

Key Dates

• Final Submission Deadline: December 18, 2025

• Top 50 Finalists Announced: January 15, 2026

• Student Fellows Announced: February 11, 2026

How to Apply

Applications are now open at networkisa.org/competitions/view/isa-student-fellowship.