Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2024/25

The Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program is an initiative launched by the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) to provide full scholarships to international students who wish to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD degrees in Taiwan. The program aims to promote international education and training and to cultivate skilled professionals with an international outlook.

Under the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program, students can choose from a range of degree programs related to Science and Technology, Engineering, Public Health and Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Private Sector Development at renowned partner universities in Taiwan. The scholarship covers tuition fees, airfare, accommodation, insurance, and a monthly allowance for living expenses.

The scholarship program is highly competitive, with a rigorous selection process that includes academic performance, language proficiency, and personal interviews. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria and application requirements before submitting their application. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to study in a dynamic and multicultural environment, gain valuable knowledge and skills, and build a global network of contacts.

Target group:

Nationals of the following countries:

Asia Pacific: Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vietnam

West Asia: Jordan, Mongolia, Russia, Türkiye

Africa: Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda

Caribbean: Haiti, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico

South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay

Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia

Application Process

Application Timeline

The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) offers various scholarships for international students to pursue higher education in Taiwan. The scholarship application for the 2024/25 academic year is already open, and the deadline for submission is March 15, 2024. Applicants are advised to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

After the application deadline, the TaiwanICDF will conduct a preliminary review of all the applications received. Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email by the end of April 2024. The final selection process will take place in May 2024, and the scholarship recipients will be announced by the end of June 2024.

Required Documents

Applicants for the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program must submit the following documents through the TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System:

A completed application form
A photocopy of the applicant’s passport or other nationality certificates
A photocopy of the highest-level diploma and academic transcripts
A study plan or research proposal (written in Chinese or English)
Two letters of reference
A photocopy of a language proficiency certificate
A medical certificate

It is important to note that applicants must also submit all documents required by their desired partner university before the admissions deadline of that university. For detailed information on the required documents, applicants can refer to the 2024 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program Information.

In conclusion, applicants who wish to apply for the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program must ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria and submit all the required documents before the deadline.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) or the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program, applicants can refer to the following contact information:

TaiwanICDF Headquarters: Applicants can contact TaiwanICDF headquarters directly by phone or email:
- Phone: +886-2-28732323
- Email: info@icdf.org.tw
TaiwanICDF Overseas Offices: Applicants can also contact TaiwanICDF overseas offices in their respective countries for more information about the scholarship program. A list of all TaiwanICDF overseas offices with their contact details can be found on the TaiwanICDF website.
ROC (Taiwan) Embassies, Missions, and Representative Offices: Applicants can also contact the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy, Mission, or Representative Office in their respective countries for more information about the scholarship program. A list of all ROC (Taiwan) Embassies, Missions, and Representative Offices with their contact details can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
TICA Partner Universities: Applicants can also contact the TICA partner universities directly for more information about the scholarship program and the application process. A list of all TICA partner universities with their contact details can be found on the TaiwanICDF website.

Applicants are advised to contact the relevant office or university as soon as possible to ensure that their queries are addressed in a timely manner.