TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program
The International Higher Education Scholarship Program, central to the TaiwanICDF, offers full scholarships to outstanding students from partner countries to pursue higher education in Taiwan through collaborations with local universities.
The goal is to support the socio-economic growth of partner countries through the cultivation of highly talented individuals. This program also enhances the internationalization of Taiwan’s universities and expands Taiwanese youth’s global perspective.
Since 1998, the TaiwanICDF has collaborated with partner universities in Taiwan to establish the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA), creating an operational platform to leverage and optimize the scholarship program under this TICA framework.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet “General Eligibility Criteria for TaiwanICDF Scholarship”
For more information, please refer to 2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Guidebook
2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Guidebook.pdf
Application Procedure
Regulations
Please read through the following regulations.
2025 Terms of the Program and Program Advisory.pdf
Scope of Scholarship for E-Learning Master Program.pdf
Apply Now
Applicants must complete an online application from December 1, 2024-March 15, 2025.
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 university.
TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System
2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Guidebook.pdf
Programs Available for Application in 2025.pdf
2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship e-poster.pdf
FAQ
Please read the FAQ to see if your question has been answered.
Q1: Where should I apply for the TaiwanICDF scholarship?
A1: Please enter and apply on the TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System.
Q2: Can I apply for more than one program with Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) universities?
A2: No. You can only apply for one program at one TICA university each year.
Q3: Who should I contact if I encounter problems with the online application?
A3: If you experience any issues, you can contact us via email at icdfscholarship@icdf.org.tw
Q4: Does the TaiwanICDF have any requirements regarding English proficiency test?
A4: NO. The TaiwanICDF has no requirements regarding English proficiency test. However, you will need to follow
the policies of your school and program, which may include academic or language requirements such as an
English proficiency test. Please contact the school or program you are interested in for further guidance.
Q5: Can I change my program during the application process?
A5: No. Once you submit the application, changing your program will not be possible.
Q6: I am currently studying in another program in another country. Can I apply for and receive the TaiwanICDF
scholarship?
A6: No. The TaiwanICDF scholarship is exclusively for students attending partner schools and programs within
TICA.
Q7: Do I need to start from the beginning of the application even though I applied for the scholarship last year?
A7: Yes. Even if you completed an online application last year, you will need to redo the entire application
procedure.
Q8: Will there be any charges for application?
A8: There will be no additional charges for the TaiwanICDF online application. However, each school and program
may have its own policies regarding fees and expenses. For more information, please contact the school or
program you are interested in.
Q9: Is there an age limit for application?
A9: No. We will evaluate all applicants comprehensively,rather than accept or reject them based on one single
quality. All positive features will be valued and taken into careful consideration.
Q10: If I receive admission to the university I applied to, does that mean that I have also received the TaiwanICDF
scholarship?
A10: No. Receiving admission from the university does not necessarily mean that the applicant has also been given
a TaiwanICDF scholarship. Only applicants who receive an acceptance letter issued by the TaiwanICDF can be
considered recipients of the scholarship.
Q11: After I have been accepted for the TaiwanICDF scholarship, can I change my program to another program that
is also part of the TICA?
A11: No. Should you do so, your scholarship will be canceled.
Q12: I am already studying in Taiwan. Can I switch to a TICA partner school or program and be eligible to receive a
scholarship?
A12: You will need to start from the beginning of the application.
Q13: Am I allowed to have a part-time job?
A13: Yes. You may have a part-time job within the scope of employment law in Taiwan. For more information, please click here.
Q14: Can I work in Taiwan after graduation?
A14: Yes. For more information, please click here.
Q15: Can I also be sponsored by another scholarship that is funded by the Taiwan government while I am already a
TaiwanICDF scholarship recipient?
A15: No. If you have already been accepted as a TaiwanICDF scholarship recipient, you may neither apply for nor
accept another Taiwan agency-financed scholarship.
Q16: Can I apply for a scholarship again right after I graduate from a TICA program?
A16: Applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship, MOFA’s Taiwan Scholarship or an MOE
scholarship must have graduated before July 31, 2024 before applying for a 2025 scholarship.
Q17: Can I extend the duration of the scholarship?
A17: No. You may not extend the duration of the scholarship. Any additional duration of study must be taken at your
own expense.
Q18: What constitute a successful application?
A18: To successfully apply, applicants must: (1) complete the TaiwanICDF scholarship online application. (2) fulfill
the application procedures required by the university they are applying to. (3) submit all required documents
to ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Consulate General/ Representative Office in their home countries if necessary.
Q19: Are unsuccessful applicants prohibited from reapplying for the TaiwanICDF scholarship in the future?
A19: No, previously unsuccessful applicants are strongly encouraged to reapply.
Q20: Is it possible to defer my TaiwanICDF scholarship award?
A20: No, deferring the scholarship award is not allowed.
2025 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Guidebook.pdf
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