The TaiwanICDF has established the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) with 22 partner universities, setting up an operational platform under this TICA framework to manage and improve the scholarship program.
TaiwanICDF Scholarship for higher education has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.
Host: TaiwanICDF Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships (Masters & PhD) Eligible Countries: 53 Countries Benefits: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket | NT$12,000 – NT$17,000 Stipends Deadline: March 15, 2023
In 2023, there are 33 programs offered for TaiwanICDF Scholarship application. More information about each of the programs offered in 2023, please refer to their individual website.
International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.
- Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student.
- Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship.
- Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the Ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements).
Scholarship Duration and Reward
Entitlements: The total scholarship, including airfare (round-trip), housing, tuition, credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance will be provided by the TaiwanICDF to each student within his/her given award period.
The scholarship is itemized as follows:
- Airfare: The TaiwanICDF shall arrange your most-direct flights to and from Taiwan with Economy Class tickets.
- Housing: All students must reside in the student dormitories.
- Tuition fee: The TaiwanICDF will cover the tuition fee as required by the student’s university.
- Credit fees: Credit fees vary with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will also be covered as required by the student’s university.
- Insurance: While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each student must be insured for accidental and necessary medical coverage. Insurance fees will be covered for the entire duration of the program.
- Book costs: Purchasing textbooks as required by the instructors shall be subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute
Allowance:
- Undergraduate’s Program: Each student shall receive NT$12,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.
- Master’s Program: Each student shall receive NT$15,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.
- Ph.D. Program: Each student shall receive NT$17,000 per month during the period of the program as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.
Required Documents
All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).
- A photocopy of the applicant’s passport or other document showing proof of nationality.
- A photocopy of the applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts.
- A photocopy of applicant’s English proficiency certificate.
- Two letters of reference.
Any other documents specifically requested by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office.
Method of Application
To the Application System
- Applicants must complete an online application. Please go to TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System to fill in your application (Application Dates: January 1 – March 15, 2023), and then submit a signed, printed copy along with all required application documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office stationed in your country. Please note that each applicant can only apply for one program at a time. The applicant also needs to submit a separate program application to his/her chosen universities.
Meet the University Requirements:
- In addition to the above documents requested as part of their scholarship application, applicants should also submit all documents required by the TaiwanICDF partner schools that they are applying to before the admissions deadline of that university. For detailed information on such documents, please refer to the 2023 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program Information.
It is important to visit the official website to access the application form and for more detailed information on how to apply for this offer.
Deadline:
March 15, 2023
