25 Feb For the first time!! The Taiwan ICDF Scholarship is open for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs
For those of you who are currently in Grade 12 (Senior High School), now is the perfect time to start preparing your documents for the Fall 2026 online application through the international student admission track. Fall 2026 applications usually begin in December 2025. Let’s take a look at some information about Taiwanese universities below as your consideration and options!
Here are the benefits of the Taiwan ICDF Scholarship:
- Airfare: Taiwan ICDF will arrange direct flights to Taiwan with an Economy Class ticket.
- Accommodation: All students are required to stay in student dormitories.
- Tuition Fees: Taiwan ICDF will cover tuition fees according to the regulations of the student’s university.
- Credit Fees: Credit fees vary depending on the number of credits registered. These fees will also be covered according to the regulations of the student’s university.
- Insurance: During their stay in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance required by the Ministry of Education, every student must also be insured for accidents and necessary medical expenses. Insurance costs will be covered for the entire duration of the program.
- Book Expenses: The purchase of textbooks required by instructors must receive approval from the director of the institution where the student is studying.
- Monthly Allowance:
- Bachelor’s Program: Each student will receive NT$15,000 per month throughout the program as a living allowance for meals and other living expenses.
The allowance will be transferred monthly to the student’s local bank account. - Master’s Program: Each student will receive NT$18,000 per month throughout the program as a living allowance for meals and other living expenses.
The allowance will be transferred monthly to the student’s local bank account. - Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program: Each student will receive NT$20,000 per month throughout the program as a living allowance for meals and other living expenses. The amount will be transferred monthly to the student’s local bank account.
- Bachelor’s Program: Each student will receive NT$15,000 per month throughout the program as a living allowance for meals and other living expenses.
It is important to check the application deadline, and here are the step-by-step procedures:
Step 1: Log In to the Application System & Meet University Requirements
You must complete the online application by visiting the Taiwan ICDF Scholarship Online Application System.
Application Period: December 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026.
You must ensure that all submitted information is accurate and complete; otherwise, it may result in application failure.
You may only apply for one program at a time. You also need to submit a separate program application to your chosen university/program.
Step 2: Contact the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Office
Applicants must complete the online application form. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete information; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Printed or digital copies may be required depending on the decision of each ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Overseas Office.
Step 3: First Review
The ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Consulate General/Representative Office will conduct an initial review of applicants based on Taiwan ICDF’s eligibility requirements and selection criteria, and then submit the list of recommended applicants to Taiwan ICDF no later than March 31 each year.
Step 4: Second Review
The second review of qualified applicants will be conducted by an academic committee formed by each partner university in collaboration with Taiwan ICDF representatives. The review will be based on each university’s selection criteria while also considering Taiwan ICDF’s eligibility requirements and selection standards.
Step 5: Announcement
After the second review with all partner universities is completed, Taiwan ICDF will announce the list of scholarship recipients (no later than June 10 each year). Successful applicants will receive their admission letter through the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Consulate General/Representative Office where they initially applied.
Please note: Receiving admission from a university does not automatically mean that the applicant has been awarded the Taiwan ICDF Scholarship. Only applicants who receive an official acceptance letter issued by Taiwan ICDF will be recognized as scholarship recipients.
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