Taiwan ICDF Scholarship
About this scholarship
The Taiwan ICDF Scholarship is offered by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) to support students from partner developing countries to undertake undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral study at Taiwanese universities. It is part of Taiwan’s international cooperation efforts, focusing on countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan, across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific.
The award is fully funded, covering full tuition, a monthly stipend (12,000 to 15,000 New Taiwan dollars, up to about 20,000 for PhD), round-trip airfare, insurance, a textbook allowance, and dormitory accommodation, for the duration of the chosen degree. Scholars study at partner universities in programmes aligned with development priorities.
Eligibility is for nationals of a TaiwanICDF-eligible partner country (you must not be an ROC/Taiwan national or overseas compatriot), holding the qualification required for their level (a high-school diploma for a bachelor’s, a bachelor’s for a master’s, a master’s for a PhD), under 40, and meeting the chosen university’s admission criteria. You submit a separate admission application to your chosen partner university AND complete the online TaiwanICDF Scholarship application during the window; university admission alone does not grant the scholarship, as only a TaiwanICDF acceptance letter does. For students from partner countries, it is a generous, fully funded route to study in Taiwan.
Eligibility
- National of a TaiwanICDF-eligible partner country (you must not be an ROC/Taiwan national or overseas compatriot).
- A high-school diploma (for a bachelor's), a bachelor's (for a master's), or a master's (for a PhD).
- Under 40 years old.
- Meet your chosen partner university's admission criteria.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition.
- Monthly stipend (NTD 12,000 to 15,000, up to about 20,000 for PhD).
- Round-trip airfare.
- Insurance.
- Dormitory accommodation.
- Textbook allowance.
Required Documents
- Application form.
- Academic transcripts.
- Degree certificates.
- Recommendation letters.
- Study plan.
- Health certificate.
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Confirm you are a national of a TaiwanICDF-eligible partner country with the qualification required for your level, under 40, meeting the university's admission criteria.
- Submit a SEPARATE admission application to your chosen partner university by its deadline AND complete the online TaiwanICDF Scholarship application during the window (around 1 December to 15 March).
- Note that university admission alone does not grant the scholarship: only a TaiwanICDF acceptance letter does (confirm the current dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is Taiwan ICDF Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition plus monthly stipend (NTD 12,000 to 15,000); Round-trip airfare, insurance, and dormitory housing.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Taiwan ICDF Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is March 15, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: National of a TaiwanICDF-eligible partner country (you must not be an ROC/Taiwan national or overseas compatriot); A high-school diploma (for a bachelor's), a bachelor's (for a master's), or a master's (for a PhD); Under 40 years old; Meet your chosen partner university's admissโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
