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Taiwan ICDF Scholarship Program

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  • 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)

  • 21 partner universities in Taiwan

Field(s) of Study

  • Tropical Agriculture
  • Business Administration
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • International Business and Trade
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Agribusiness
  • Medicine

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
  • Credit fees
  • Insurance
  • Textbook costs
  • Allowance – NT$12,000 per month for food and miscellaneous living expenses

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands
  • Myanmar, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands
  • Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Jordan, Mongolia, Russia
  • Eswatini, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa
  • Turkey, Haiti, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Belize
  • Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Argentina, Bolivia
  • Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina, Latvia, Kosovo, Poland
  • Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania

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 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 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 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

  • 15 March 2020

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