Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) commencing in 2026 have closed .
Please visit www.australiaawardstl.org/scholarships to learn more about the AAS selection process and monitor your email regularly for updates.
If you require any advice or assistance for the 2026 intake please call the scholarship team on 77064302 or 77064305. Or email us at [email protected]
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 |
6 - 9 October 2025 |
Farewell reception for awardees |
14 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.