More information
Please see below for useful links and download our Top Tips Guide for a successful scholarship application.
Useful Links
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Australia Awards (which includes many useful links)
- Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
- Hobsons Course Finder
- Department of Immigration and Border Protection (student visa requirements, bringing family, overseas student health cover, evidence of finances)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Overseas Student Health Cover
- Australia Awards Explainer videos
Useful Documents
AAS 2027 intake selection process key dates
Online application period |
2 February-30 April 2026 |
Eligibility and compliance check |
2-13 May 2026 |
Eligible applicants sit for Preliminary English Languages Test |
21-22 May 2026 |
Shortlisting process (International consultant) |
29 May- 11 June 2026 |
Shortlisting process announcement |
19 June 2026 |
Shortlisted applicants undertaken IELTS preparation training |
29 May-30 June 2026 |
Shortlisted applicants take IELTS test |
2-4 July 2026 |
Interview preparation workshop |
24 July 2026 |
Applicants advised of selection outcomes |
7 August 2026 |
AAS provisional candidates briefing |
11 August 2026 |
Finalise preferences for Australia university course and study |
12-15 August 2026 |
University placement in OASIS ( semester one, 2027) |
25 August 2026 |
Medical and visa process |
September- October 2026 |
Pre Departure Briefing (PDB) |
12-15 October 2026 |
Online pre awards career plan workshop |
3 September 2026 |
Face- face pre awards career plan meeting |
7-11 September 2026 |
Farewell function |
22 October 2026 |
Awardee depart to Australia |
Jan- April 2027 |