The TaiwanICDF Scholarship is a fully funded award for study in Taiwan. It funds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD at partner Taiwanese universities. It is not open to every country, only listed partner nations. Many applicants also compare it with other fully funded routes. For example, some look at the Chinese Government Scholarship, another major option in Asia.
Overview
- Host country, Taiwan
- Level of study, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
- Field of study, Fields tied to national development, such as agriculture, health, and engineering
- Number of programmes, Over 37 programmes, across 22 partner universities
- Nationality, Open to citizens of specific eligible partner countries only
- Funded by, TaiwanICDF, under Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Benefits of the TaiwanICDF Scholarship
First, scholars get full tuition. Also, they get housing and flights. Plus, they get a monthly allowance. In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition, at your placed partner university
- Accommodation, for the full length of your programme
- Round trip airfare, at the start and end of your studies
- Insurance and textbook support
- A monthly allowance, from 15,000 to 20,000 New Taiwan Dollars, based on your level of study
Who Should Apply
This award suits students whose home country appears on the eligible partner list. Meanwhile, students from countries outside that list may prefer the Global Korea Scholarship, which is open much more broadly across countries.
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these points.
- Be a citizen of one of the listed eligible partner countries
- Not hold Taiwanese nationality or overseas Chinese student status
- Apply for only one eligible programme in a single year
- Meet the visa and residence rules set for Taiwan
- Not already hold another Taiwan government scholarship for the same year
Admission And Funding Move Together
Notably, you cannot gain admission first and then request this funding later. Both stages run through the same partner programme list. This linked structure is close to the setup used for the Malaysia International Scholarship, where funding and study placement also move together.
Required Documents
- Completed application through the ICDF online system
- Proof of nationality, such as a passport
- Copy of your highest diploma
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency, where required
How to Apply
First, check the current partner country and programme list closely. Next, choose one eligible programme, since only one application counts per year. Then, submit your full application through the ICDF online system before the deadline. This single choice rule is close to the one used for the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarship.
Application Deadline
This cycle has not opened yet. Applications open on December 1, 2026, and close on March 15, 2027, with no extensions. So, this window has not started yet, which gives you real time to prepare a strong application.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the TaiwanICDF Scholarship gives strong, complete funding for eligible students in Taiwan. However, if your country is not on the eligible list, check other options too. For instance, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open to applicants from any country.
