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
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) |
2 - 13 June 2025 |
Shortlisted round 1 announced |
23 June 2025 |
Shortlisted applicants undertaken IELTS preparation training |
30 May – 2 July 2025 |
Shortlisted applicants take IELTS test |
3 – 5 July 2025 |
Interview preparation workshop |
26 July 2025 |
Interviews Process |
28 July – 1 August 2025 |
Applicants advised of selection outcomes |
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, 2025) |
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 |