Taiwan ICDF Scholarships for Undergraduates

The Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and Development Fund) places great emphasis on international education and training.
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 scholarships for higher education programs.
The scholarship program applies to undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

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$12,000 per month for undergraduates
- NT$15,000 per month for Masters students
- NT$17,000 per month for Ph.D. students

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands,
Myanmar, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vietnam, Jordan, Mongolia, Russia,
Eswatini, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Somaliland,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Djibouti, Tanzania,
Turkey, Haiti, Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Belize,
Guatemala, Honduras, México, Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay,
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Latvia, Kosovo, Poland,
Hungary, Serbia, Montenegro, North 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 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.

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
Two letters of reference
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
Undergraduate programs will only accept applications from citizens of allied countries of the ROC (Taiwan)

Closing Date

How do I get more information?