TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program
TaiwanICDF full scholarships for citizens of Taiwan's partner countries to study degree programmes at Taiwanese universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
A full scholarship: reported as return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbooks and a monthly allowance (about NT$12,000 undergraduate, NT$15,000 master's, NT$17,000 PhD in a recent cycle). Confirm current amounts in the yearly guidebook.
Eligible applicants
TaiwanICDF partner countries
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Overview
TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program is offered by TaiwanICDF for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and credit fees
Included
Housing (university dormitory)
Included
Insurance
Included
Monthly allowance
Included
Return airfare
Included
A full scholarship: reported as return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbooks and a monthly allowance (about NT$12,000 undergraduate, NT$15,000 master's, NT$17,000 PhD in a recent cycle). Confirm current amounts in the yearly guidebook. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Partner-country citizens.
- 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
For outstanding students from TaiwanICDF partner countries who study at participating Taiwanese universities. Applicants must be citizens of an eligible partner country and not Taiwanese nationals or overseas Chinese students; the yearly guidebook lists eligible countries and programmes.
Applicant profile
- TaiwanICDF partner countries
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- For outstanding students from TaiwanICDF partner countries who study at participating Taiwanese universities. Applicants must be citizens of an eligible partner country and not Taiwanese nationals or overseas Chinese students; the yearly guidebook lists eligible countries and programmes.
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
- Application per the yearly guidebook
How to apply
- 1
Read the yearly TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Guidebook and the list of available programmes
- 2
Apply to a participating Taiwanese university programme
- 3
Submit the application during the call window (1 December 2026 to 15 March 2027)
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 applications open December 1, 2026 and close March 15, 2027.
The listed deadline is March 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
TaiwanICDF
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?
The listed deadline is March 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.