Taiwan Higher Education Fully Funded Scholarships 2025/2026 For International Students

The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) is pleased to announce the availability of its prestigious Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025/2026. These scholarships are open to international students who wish to pursue Undergraduate (4 years), Master’s (2 years), or PhD (4 years) degrees at renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Eligible Countries

Students from eligible countries in the following regions can apply for this scholarship:

Asia Pacific
West Asia
Africa: Includes countries such as Burkina Faso, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, South Africa, and Swaziland.

Caribbean
Central America
South America

Europe

Eligible Fields

The scholarship is applicable to all undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs offered by participating universities in Taiwan. Students may select from a wide range of disciplines to further their education and career goals.

About Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship

The Taiwan ICDF has long been committed to advancing international education and training as a core part of its operations. Through its higher education scholarship program, Taiwan ICDF plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development by investing in human resource development. These scholarships enable students from partner countries to access quality education, gain expertise, and contribute meaningfully to their home countries.

The program has been developed in collaboration with renowned Taiwanese universities, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs that cater to a variety of academic and professional interests.

Recipients of the Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship enjoy comprehensive financial support that ensures they can focus entirely on their studies. The scholarship includes:

Return airfare for international travel.

Accommodation provided by the partner university.
Full coverage of tuition fees and credit fees.
Insurance to cover medical and other necessary expenses.

Coverage of textbook costs for required materials.
A monthly stipend to help with living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Citizenship
- Must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed above.
- Must also satisfy any additional criteria established by their country of citizenship or government.

Exclusions
- Applicants must not be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
- Must not hold the status of an overseas compatriot student.

University Admission Requirements
- Must meet the admission criteria of the partner university where they wish to study.
Visa Requirements
- Must be eligible for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) issued by Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) issued by Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior. Scholarships may be revoked if these visa requirements are not met.
No Concurrent Scholarships
- Applicants must not hold another ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship, such as the Taiwan Scholarship, during the same academic year.

Reapplication Conditions
- Applicants who have previously held a Taiwan ICDF scholarship must have returned to their home country for at least one year before reapplying.
Past Record
- Applicants must not have had a scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan) government agency or institution and must not have been expelled from a Taiwanese university.

Benefits of the Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship

The Taiwan ICDF scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to its recipients:

Undergraduate Program (Maximum Duration: 4 Years)
- Monthly stipend: NT$12,000 (equivalent to NT$144,000 annually).
Master’s Program (Maximum Duration: 2 Years)
- Monthly stipend: NT$15,000 (equivalent to NT$180,000 annually).

PhD Program (Maximum Duration: 4 Years)
- Monthly stipend: NT$17,000 (equivalent to NT$204,000 annually).

These allowances are designed to cover food, miscellaneous living expenses, and other personal needs.

How to Apply for Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Applicants must visit the program webpage to access the online application system.
Fill out the application form and print a signed copy.

Step 2: Submit Documents to Local ROC (Taiwan) Office

Submit the signed application form along with all required supporting documents to the nearest ROC (Taiwan) Embassy, Consulate (General), Representative Office, Taiwan Technical Mission, or project representative in their country.

Step 3: Apply to a Partner University

Applicants must also submit a separate program application to the partner university of their choice.

Note: Each applicant is only allowed to apply for one program at a time.

Application Deadline

The final date for submission of applications is 15th March 2025.

The Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for international students to pursue fully funded studies in a diverse and academically rigorous environment. By taking part in this program, students not only gain access to world-class education but also become part of a global community committed to sustainable development and cultural exchange.

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