The TaiwanICDF has consistently prioritized international education and training as a fundamental aspect of its operations. Among its various initiatives, human resources development programs are pivotal in supporting partner countries in attaining sustainable development. Education serves as a critical mechanism for equipping workforces in developing nations with the necessary skills.

In collaboration with distinguished partner universities in Taiwan, the TaiwanICDF offers scholarships for higher education. These encompass undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs, reflecting the organization’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and facilitating skill development.

Host School(s)

Explore further details about the programs available under the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program by visiting the official website of the respective partner university offering each program.

Field(s) of Study

Review the following compilation of universities and their qualifying programs for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship.

What does the scholarship cover?

Full Scholarships – All Level through Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship Program

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Scholarship Overview

• International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries.
• The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Host School(s)

• Study in Taiwan
• More information about each of the programs offered through the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program can be found on the relevant partner university’s website.

Field(s) of Study

• Check the list below of universities and the programs they offer that are eligible for the scholarship
• List of TaiwanICDF Scholarship Partner Universities

What does the scholarship cover?

The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including:

• return airfare,
• housing,
• tuition and
• credit fees,
• insurance,
• textbook costs and
• a monthly allowance.

Which countries are targeted?

• Asia Pacific: Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tuvalu, Vietnam
• West Asia: Jordan, Mongolia, Russia, Turkey
• Africa: Burkina Faso, Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, South Africa, Swaziland
• Caribbean: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Central America: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama
• South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
• Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, Poland, Kosovo

Am I Eligible to Apply?

• Be  a  citizen  of  a  country  on  the  List  of  Countries  Eligible  for TaiwaniCDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship.
• Neither  be  a  national  of  the  Republic  of  China  (Taiwan)  nor  an overseas compatriot student.
• Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwaniCDF scholarship.
• Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an  Alien  Resident  Certificate  (ARC)  set  by  the  Ministry  of  the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwaniCDF  has  the  right  to  revoke  a  scholarship  offered  if  an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements).
• Upon accepting a TaiwaniCDF  scholarship, not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored  scholarship (such as the Taiwan Scholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwaniCDF scholarship would be due to commence.
• Not be applying for a further TaiwaniCDF  scholarship in unbroken succession  – applicants  who  have  already  held  a  TaiwaniCDF scholarship must have returned to their home country for more than one year before re-applying.
• Have  never  had  any  scholarship  revoked  by  any  ROC  (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from any Taiwanese university.

How to I Apply – Next Steps

Applicants must complete an online application from December 1, 2023-March 15, 2024.

Please go to TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System to fill in your application.

Please note that each applicant can only apply for one program at a time.
The applicant also needs to submit a separate program application to his/her chosen universities.

TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System

Application procedure

For more information about TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program

check official website. at www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/np?ctNode=31561&mp=2#aC