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The AAS 2026 intake shortlisting process outcome has been released, and the shortlisted candidates will sit for the paper based IELTS test from 3-5 July 2025 at Timor Plaza. Please closely monitor your email for any updated information.

If you require any advice or assistance for the 2026 intake please call the scholarship team on 
77064302 or 77064305. Or email us at scholarships@australiaawardstl.org 
Key Dates for the 2026 Scholarship Intake
Online submission of applications
1 February – 30 April 2025
Eligibility and compliance check
2 – 14 May 2025
Eligible applicants sit Preliminary English Language Test
21 – 22 May 2025
Shortlisting process (international consultant panel)
2 - 13 June 2025
Shortlisted applicants announced
23 June 2025 
Applicants being assessed at shortlisting undertake IELTS preparation training
30 May – 30 June 2025 
Shortlisted applicants take IELTS test
3 – 5 July 2025 
Interview preparation workshop
26 July 2025
Interview process
28 July – 1 August 2025
Applicants advised of selection outcome
8 August 2025
Provisional candidates briefing
12 August 2025 
Finalise preferences for Australian university course of study
11 - 15 August 2025  
Deadline for university placements in OASIS (semester 1, 2026)
25 August 2025
Awardees undertake medical checks and visa application process
October 2025
Pre-Departure Briefing for awardees
13 - 16 October 2025
Farewell reception for awardees
24 October 2025
Awardees depart for Australia
January – April 2026

Scholarship Opportunities

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 Alumni

The Timor-Leste Australia Alumni Association (TL3A) was established in August 2017 with formal ratification in October 2019.  The TL3A Board is supported by Alumni Secretariat Co-ordinator.

Current board members include Maria Amelia Noronha Barreto (President), Gil Zairo de Assunção Soares Ximenes (Vice President), Salvador Eugenio Soares dos Reis Pires, Maria de Jesus Nunes and Antonio Castro da Costa.

You can find out more about the TL3A and how to get involved via the links below.

Australia Awards Alumni Mentoring Program 2025

Australia Awards Timor-Leste (AATL) in collaboration with Timor-Leste Australia Alumni Association (TL3A) is pleased to announce that the application for the Australia Awards Alumni mentoring program 2025 is officially open from 6th May to 2nd June 2025. The mentoring program will provide a structured and supported environment through which more experienced AAS (Australia Awards Scholarship) and Women in Leadership Program (WLP) alumni can provide guidance and advice to less experienced alumni, with a view to supporting their professional and personal progression. You are welcome to apply as a mentor or mentee! If you are interested, please fill out the relevant…