Applications for the inaugural 2026 cohort will open in early 2026 for the July session entry.

From 2026, students transitioning from onshore secondary-school programs, affiliated pathway providers, or TAFE institutes into publicly funded universities will be exempted

Participants also stand a chance to win an all-expenses-paid educational tour of Australia, cash prizes, and scholarships to leading Australian universities

The national results, released on Wednesday, show once again that about 10% of students need additional support and about 20% developing towards expectations.

The agreement encourages ongoing academic and cultural exchange between both countries.

First cohort would be welcomed by mid-2027, offering degrees in technology, health and community services, and sustainable development.

The key is to treat naming as part of the broader relationship, not just a habit or automatic tradition.

Countries like China, Singapore, and India are rapidly integrating AI literacy into school curricula, each tailoring their approach to local needs—from early chatbot ethics in Beijing to multilingual, localised AI programs across India.

In total, 306 Study Awards were presented across a wide range of disciplines, from English and Biology to Dance and Tamil.

According to global consultancy McKinsey, generative AI could add between US$2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in annual global productivity.