Online application period

2 February - 30 April 2026

Eligibility and compliance assessment

2 - 13 May 2026

Preliminary English Language Test

19 - 21 May 2026

Shortlisting process (international panel)

29 May - 11 June 2026

Shortlisting process announcement

19 June 2026

IELTS preparation course

29 May - 30 June 2026

IELTS exam for shortlisted applicants

25 - 27 June 2026

Interview preparation workshop

23 July 2026

AAS interview process

27-31 July 2026

Selection outcome announcement

7 August 2026

AAS provisional candidates briefing

11 August 2026

Awardees finalise course preferences

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-award career planning workshop

3 September 2026

Individual pre-award career planning meetings

7-11 September 2026

Farewell function

22 October 2026

Awardees depart to Australia

Jan - April 2027