Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships commencing in 2027 closed on 30 April 2026.
Please be advised that the Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) eligibility and compliance assessment and Preliminary English Language Test (PELT) have now concluded. Applicants whose PELT scores have met Intake 2027 cut off requirements will progress to the shortlisting stage. During shortlisting, up to 90 candidates will be invited to undertake concurrent IELTS preparation from 29 May 2026. Please continue monitoring your personal email for important updates on the selection process.
About Scholarships
Thinking about applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship?
Australia’s international development assistance in TimorLeste helps promote prosperity, reduce poverty, and enhance political stability.
Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.
Applicants are assessed on their professional and personal qualities, academic competence and, most importantly, their potential to impact on development challenges in Timor-Leste.
Australia Awards Timor-Leste encourage applications from people with disability, women and men and people who live in rural areas (outside of Dili). Our website has more information about support for applicants with disability and how people from diverse and minority groups are included and supported in Australia.