- The Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and Development Fund) Higher Education Scholarship Program places great emphasis on international education and training.it partners with prestigious Taiwanese universities to offer scholarships for various English-taught degrees.
- In addition, this organization recognizes the importance of education as an important mechanism for training the workforce in developing countries.
Scholarship Overview
- The Taiwan ICDF, in partnership with 22 renowned partner universities in Taiwan, provides full scholarships to outstanding students from partner countries for them to pursue higher education programs.
- The scholarship program applies to graduate and PhD programs.
Host School(s)
- 23 partner universities in Taiwan
Field(s) of Study
- Agriculture
- Business and Management
- Public Health and Medicine
- Engineering and Science
- Education
What does the scholarship cover?
A full scholarship including:
- Airfare – an economy class return ticket for the most direct flights to and from Taiwan
- Housing in student dorms
- Tuition fees as required by the student’s university
- Credit fees as required by the student’s university, according to the number of credits registered
- Insurance (accident and medical coverage) for the entire duration of the program
- Textbook costs
- Allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses is as follows:
- NT$18,000 per month for Masters students
- NT$20,000 per month for Ph.D. students
How many scholarships are given?
- Not stated
Which countries are targeted?
- Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar;
- Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste;
- Tuvalu, Vietnam, Jordan, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey;
- Eswatini, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Somaliland, Senegal;
- Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Djibouti, Tanzania;
- Haiti, Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis, St. Lucia;
- St. Vincent & Grenadines, Belize, Guatemala, México, Argentina;
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay;
- Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Latvia, Kosovo, Poland;
- Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To apply 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 your 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;
- not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship in the same year of accepting the Taiwan ICDF scholarship;
- be able to satisfy all the requirements for a resident visa;
- never had a scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, and not been expelled from a Taiwanese university;
- not be applying for another Taiwan ICDF scholarship in unbroken succession, i.e. not immediately after graduating from another program covered by the same scholarship;
- provide the highest-level diploma before July 31, 2025. Applicants unable to obtain the certificate by this date may instead apply for next year’s scholarship.
How do I 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 the first review of all applicants based on eligibility 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
- Referees’ information
- A photocopy of an English proficiency certificate
- Any other documents requested by the office
NOTE:
- Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed
- All documents must be accurate and complete
Closing Date
- 15 March 2025
How do I get more information?
- Website: Taiwan ICDF Scholarships
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