Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program

Study in Taiwan on free Scholarships. International students from certain countries can apply for these scholarships. ​These scholarships are called  ICDF Higher Education Scholarship Programme. 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

Scholarships Descriptions 

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

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Field(s) of Study

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

Scholarship Benefits 

• Airfare – an economy class return ticket for the most direct flights to and from Taiwan
• Housing in student dorms
• Tuition fees – covered by Taiwan ICDF
• Credit fees
• Insurance
• Textbook costs
• Allowance – NT$12,000 per month for food and miscellaneous living expenses

Number of Scholarships given: varies 

Eligible countries 

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
Turkey, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Belize
Guatemala, Honduras, México, Nicaragua, Argentina, Bolivia
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay
Bosnia & Herzegovina, Latvia, Kosovo, Poland
Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify 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 to 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 eligible 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)

Apply Now   or visit : Official Website 

Due date: ​

• March 15, 2019

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