2026 Taiwan ICDF Scholarship 

Deadline: 15 March 2026 

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 2026 TaiwanICDF Scholarship is open for applications from December 1, 2025, to March 15, 2026. 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, 2026:

1. A printed and signed copy of the completed online application form

2. A copy of the passport

3. 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)

4. Proof of application to a university program

5. 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) Bachelor’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 willbe deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account.

(2). 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. 

(3). 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 2026.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Programs

1. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) Program - International Bachelor Degree Program; Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Application Information and Program Introduction

2. National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) Program - Department of Electrical Engineering Application Information and Program Introduction

3. National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) - International Advanced Technology Program (IATP)

4. National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) - International Bachelor Program in Computer Science and Information Engineering

Masters Programs

1. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Program: Master Program in Tropical Agriculture

2. National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU): International Master Program in Aquaculture Technology and Management

3. National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) Program: International Master Program in Agriculture (IMPA) Application Information and Program Introduction

4. National Chengchi University (NCCU) - International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)

5. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) - International Master of Business Administration in Technology Management

6. National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Program: Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD)

7. Application Information and Program Introduction

8. Ming Chuan University (MCU) - MBA Program of International Business and Trade Application Information and Program Introduction

9. National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) - International Master's Program of Tourism and Hospitality (IMTH) Application Information and Program Introduction

10. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) Program: Master's Program in International Health Application Information and Program Introduction

11. Taipei Medical University (TMU) - International Master's Program in Health Care Administration

12. Taipei Medical University (TMU) Program - Master Program in School of Pharmacy

13. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) - International Master Program in Information Systems and Applications

14. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) Program: EECS International Graduate Program (EECS IGP) Application Information and Program Introduction

15. National Central University (NCU) : Master of Science Program in Remote Sensing Science and Technology

16. National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) - International Master's Program in Electric Power Engineering (IMEPE)

17. Yuan Ze University (YZU) - International Master's Program in Industrial Engineering and Management

18. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Program - International Master Program in Civil Engineering and Management (ICEM)

19.  National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) - International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management

20. National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) - International Master Program in Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Applications

21. National Chung Cheng University (CCU) - Master in Educational Leadership and Management Development

22. National Chung Cheng University (CCU) Program: E-Learning Master Program of Education and School Leadership

23. National Chengchi University (NCCU) Program: International Master's Program in International Studies in College of International Affairs

24. Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) - International MA Program in Studies of Arts and Creative Industries (SAC, Majoring in Cultural and Creative Industries) Application Information and Program Introduction

25. National Taipei University (NTPU) Program:International Program on Urban Governance (IPUG) Application Information and Program Introduction

26. Ming Chuan University (MCU) - Graduate School of International Affairs (GSIA) Application Information and Program Introduction

PhD Programs

1. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Program: Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture

2. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) Program: Ph.D. Program in International Health

3. Taipei Medical University (TMU): Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security

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