Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program

The Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and Development Fund) places emphasis on international education and training.
In addition, this organization recognizes the importance of education as a critical mechanism for training workforces in developing countries.

Scholarship Overview

The Taiwan ICDF provides scholarships for higher education – undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs.
This organization has developed these programs in partnerships with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

Airfare – an economy class return ticket for the most direct flights to and from Taiwan
Housing in student dorms
Tuition fees – covered by Taiwan ICDF
Credit fees
Insurance
Textbook costs
Allowance – NT$12,000 per month for food and miscellaneous living expenses

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

Be a citizen of a country on the list of Taiwan ICDF Scholarship eligible countries, and satisfy any specific criteria established by your country and/or government of citizenship
Not be a national of the ROC (Taiwan), or an overseas compatriot student
Satisfy the admission requirements for the partner university to which you have applied to study under a Taiwan ICDF Scholarship
Be able to satisfy all the requirements for a resident visa
Not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government sponsored scholarship in the same year of accepting the Taiwan ICDF scholarship
Not be applying for another Taiwan ICDF scholarship in unbroken succession
Never have had a scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, and not been expelled from a Taiwanese university

How to Apply – Next Steps

Submit your application to the ROC (Taiwan) embassy/consulate general or representative office in your home country.
This office will then conduct a first review of all applicants based on eligibly requirements and selection criteria.

Supporting Documents

A photocopy of the applicant’s passport, or any document showing proof of nationality
A photocopy of the applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts
A photocopy of an English proficiency certificate
Two letters of reference
Any other documents requested by the office

Note:

Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed
All documents must be accurate and complete
Undergraduate programs will only accept applications from citizens of allied countries of the ROC (Taiwan)

Closing Date

How do I get more information?