Deadline: 15 March 2025
The International Higher Education Scholarship Program, central to the TaiwanICDF, offers full scholarships to outstanding students from partner countries to pursue higher education in Taiwan through collaborations with local universities. The goal is to support the socio-economic growth of partner countries through the cultivation of highly talented individuals. This program also enhances the internationalization of Taiwan's universities and expands Taiwanese youth's global perspective. Since 1998, the TaiwanICDF has collaborated with partner universities in Taiwan to establish the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA), creating an operational platform to leverage and optimize the scholarship program under this TICA framework.
The 2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship is open for applications from December 1, 2024, to March 15, 2025. This scholarship program offers opportunities for Master’s and Doctoral degrees at 19 universities in Taiwan, covering a total of 29 study programs. All programs are taught in English. Scholarship benefits include round-trip airfare, accommodation, tuition and credit fees, insurance, and a monthly stipend.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to the Taiwan Embassy by 16:00 on March 15, 2025:
A printed and signed copy of the completed online application form
A copy of the passport
A copy of bachelor's or master's degree or honours and academic transcript (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Eswatini)
Proof of application to a university program
Two letters of recommendation
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
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:
1. Airfare: The TaiwanICDF shall arrange your most-direct flights to and from Taiwan with Economy Class tickets. Every airline has its own carry-on and check-in luggage policy, including for weight limits and transporting pets. Applicants have been advised to check with the airlines for details before departure.
2. Housing: All students must reside in the student dormitories.
3. Tuition fee: The TaiwanICDF will cover the tuition fee as required by the student’s university.
4. Credit fees: Credit fees vary with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will also be covered as required by the student’s university.
5. 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.
6. Book costs: Purchasing textbooks as required by the instructors shall be subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute
7. Allowance:
(1). Master’s Program: Each student shall receive NT$18,000 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.
(2). Ph.D. Program: Each student shall receive NT$20,000 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete an online application. Please go to TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System to fill in your application and upload application materials. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. 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 university/program.
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 Programs Available for Application in 2025.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture
Ph.D. Program in International Health
Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security
Master Program in Tropical Agriculture
International Master Program in Aquaculture Technology and Management
International Master Program in Agriculture (IMPA)
International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)
International Master of Business Administration in Technology Management
Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD)
MBA Program of International Business and Trade
International Master's Program of Tourism and Hospitality (IMTH)
Master's Program in International Health
International Master's Program in Health Care Administration
Master Program in School of Pharmacy
International Master Program in Information Systems and Applications
EECS International Graduate Program (EECS IGP)
Master of Science Program in Remote Sensing Science and Technology
International Master Program on Mechatronics Automation Engineering and Management
International Master's Program in Electric Power Engineering (IMEPE)
International Master's Program in Industrial Engineering and Management
International Master Program in Civil Engineering and Management (ICEM)
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
International Master Program in Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Applications
Master in Educational Leadership and Management Development
E-Learning Master Program of Education and School Leadership
International Master's Program in International Studies in College of International Affairs
International MA Program in Studies of Arts and Creative Industries (SAC, Majoring in Cultural and Creative Industries)
International Program on Urban Governance (IPUG)
Graduate School of International Affairs (GSIA)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must complete an online application and upload the documents listed below. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Whether hard copies are required depends on the decision of each individual office ROC (Taiwan) Embassies and Missions Abroad.
1. A photocopy of the applicant's passport or other document showing proof of nationality.
2. A photocopy of applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts.
3. A photocopy of the applicant's English proficiency certificate. Please note: This means a TOEFL test score or that of another recognized English proficiency exam, or documents certifying that the applicant has graduated from a program where all courses were taught in English. Applicants whose official national language is English are exempt from needing to supply these documents.
4. Referees’ information
After the second review has been conducted in cooperation with all partner universities, the TaiwanICDF will announce its list of scholarship recipients, in principle, no later than June 10 each year. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter through the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office to whom they originally applied.
Please note: Receiving admission from the university does not necessarily mean that the applicant has also been given a TaiwanICDF scholarship. Only applicants who receive an acceptance letter issued by the TaiwanICDF will be recipients of the scholarship. If you experience any issues, you can contact icdfscholarship@icdf.org.tw. For scholarship inquiries, please contact Ms. Phetsile Dlamini at 2404-4740 ext.112 or e-mail at rocszembassy@mofa.gov.tw for more information.
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