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Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program
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- Taiwan
- Region
- Asia
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The International Higher Education Scholarship Program of the Taiwan ICDF strives to help partner developing nations achieve long-term development through education. In collaboration with famous partner universities in Taiwan, the TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has built undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs.
Available courses and levels of study include the following: Undergraduate, Graduate, and Ph.D. programs related to Science and Technology, Engineering, Public Health and Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Private Sector Development.
**SEE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:** [List of Study Programs for 2022](https://www.icdf.org.tw/public/Attachment/1122811474991.pdf)
[List of Eligible Countries](https://www.icdf.org.tw/public/Attachment/1122812122947.pdf)
**Application deadline:** March 15, 2022
## Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/taiwan-international-higher-education-scholarship-program/#h-benefits-of-the-taiwan-international-higher-education-scholarship-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/taiwan-international-higher-education-scholarship-program/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/taiwan-international-higher-education-scholarship-program/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program
The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with the following detailed benefits:
**1\. Airfare:** The TaiwanICDF arranges economy class, return tickets for the most-direct flights to and from Taiwan.
**2\. Housing:** All students must reside in student dormitories.
**3\. Tuition fees:** The TaiwanICDF covers tuition fees as required by a student’s university.
**4\. Credit fees:** Credit fees, which vary with the number of credits registered, are also covered as required by a student’s university.
**5\. Insurance:** In addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each student must be insured for accident and medical coverage while in Taiwan. The TaiwanICDF covers insurance fees for the entire duration of a student’s program.
**6\. Textbook costs:** The costs of textbooks purchased as required by instructors are covered by the TaiwanICDF, subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute.
**7\. Allowance:**
**(1) Undergraduate Program:** Each student receives NT$12,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
**(2) Master’s Program:** Each student receives NT$15,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
**(3) Ph.D. Program:** Each student receives NT$17,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis. A student’s host institute may offer to continue paying this monthly allowance for courses exceeding four years; the duration and amount will be determined by the host institute.
## Eligibility Criteria
TaiwanICDF scholarship applicants must meet both the general eligibility standards and be citizens of a country included on the TaiwanICDF Scholarship Eligibility List (see above). The ROC (Taiwan) National Immigration Agency has established regulations governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens.
Applicants must meet the admission standards of the university to which they have applied for a TaiwanICDF scholarship to study. Only nationals of ROC affiliated nations are eligible to apply to all undergraduate programs (Taiwan).
## How to Apply
Applicants must send a signed, printed copy of their application along with all other required documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office stationed in your country after completing the online application method.
In theory, the application period goes from January to March (for 2022 Scholarship programs, the application period runs from January to March 2022).
For further information and access to the online application form, please visit the [official website](http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12505&CtNode=30316&mp=2).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Taiwan
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Taiwan for the duration of the programme.
Is the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.