The answer here is not as complex because it is a standard master's degree. Suppose we are talking about a particular Australian university. The selection process will need you to arrange the required documents to be submitted. So you have to do this step much before you can apply for a master's you are interested in.

To help you out, I would suggest that you get your academic transcripts ready for the process. Then make sure you have attempted all asked standard tests like GRE/GMAT, a language proficiency test etc. Because without them you will not advance. Also, you can ask for your LORs 2-3 months in advance for your recommender, and prepare SOP a month before. For Essays, there isn't a suggested time to start preparing. You can do so a year or two in advance. After that, these will be the basic steps -

1. Go to the program's official web page.
2. Select apply for the program there.
3. Give credentials and you will have your application.
4. Submit all asked documents.
5. Answer every question asked and double-check.
6. Submit your application and wait for the approval.

After this, you almost have no influence on the process. The university will inform you via email if your application is shortlisted. After that, the process of applying for a scholarship in Australia is also not so hard. All you have to do is follow a few steps. Keep in mind you will not necessarily need your application to apply for a scholarship or to know if you are eligible or not. The process is really simple -

1. Go to the OASIS (Online Australian Scholarships Information System).
2. Register and answer the asked questions.
3. Get your registration number, username and password.
4. Submit your application/draft application form and documents.
5. Make sure of the designated closing date as on the relevant participating country profile.
6. Wait for further information.

So there you go, your application process and scholarship process. I hope you get into the top optometry masters in Australia with a scholarship.

Also, if you need any help with the scholarship or admission process, I suggest you to directly get in touch with experts for FREE and get all the information and assistance required.

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