NCKU Elite Doctoral Scholarship
Full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend of up to NT$25,000 for full-time PhD students in years 1–4 at NCKU, awarded by department nomination with no application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
For students admitted in 2026-27 and later: full tuition waiver including the basic credit fee and a monthly stipend of up to NT$25,000. For students admitted in 2024-25 and 2025-26: tuition waiver, NT$25,000 a month and NT$8,000 a month from the advisor's fund.
Eligible applicants
Full-time PhD students in years 1–4 at NCKU; nominated by their department; no application documents
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Overview
NCKU Elite Doctoral Scholarship is offered by National Cheng Kung University / external donor for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionEnrolled in a full-time PhD programme at NCKU; nominated by departmental committee
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition waiver including basic credit fee
Included
Monthly stipend up to NT$25,000
Included
NT$8,000 a month from advisor (2024-25 and 2025-26 entrants)
May be included
For students admitted in 2026-27 and later: full tuition waiver including the basic credit fee and a monthly stipend of up to NT$25,000. For students admitted in 2024-25 and 2025-26: tuition waiver, NT$25,000 a month and NT$8,000 a month from the advisor's fund. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International / ASEAN / award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Taiwan
Official eligibility summary
Full-time PhD students in years 1–4 of their programme at NCKU, nominated and selected by their departments; nominees do not submit application documents.
Applicant profile
- Full-time PhD students in years 1–4 at NCKU; nominated by their department; no application documents
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Full-time PhD students in years 1–4 of their programme at NCKU, nominated and selected by their departments; nominees do not submit application documents.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- No separate application documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to an NCKU PhD programme
- 2
Departments nominate and select recipients; no separate application
Application timeline
Application cycle
Departments nominate candidates; no application window. Rules differ by admission year.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
National Cheng Kung University / external donor
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.