The TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2026 has officially opened, offering a fully funded opportunity for outstanding students from partner countries to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in Taiwan. This prestigious government-backed scholarship will remain available for the 2026–2027 academic cohort, with applications accepted until March 15, 2026.
This article explains what the TaiwanICDF Scholarship is, who it is for, what it covers, and how eligible international applicants can apply to study at leading Taiwanese universities through English-taught programs.
What Type of Opportunity Is This?
The TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship is a fully funded government scholarship administered by the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) in collaboration with selected Taiwanese universities under the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) framework.
Its core mission is to support socio-economic development in partner countries by educating highly skilled professionals, while simultaneously strengthening the international presence and global engagement of Taiwan’s higher education sector.
What This Scholarship Offers?
Selected scholars receive comprehensive financial support for the entire duration of their studies in Taiwan. The scholarship package typically includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- On-campus accommodation or housing support
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Health and medical insurance
- Textbook and academic material allowance
The funding structure ensures that international students can focus fully on academic and professional development without financial burden.
Degrees and Fields Covered
The TaiwanICDF Scholarship primarily supports English-taught programs at the master’s and doctoral levels, depending on the annual program list. Common academic areas include:
- Business and Management
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Information and Communication Technology
- Agriculture and Sustainable Development
- Public Health and Environmental Studies
- Social Sciences and Development Studies
The exact list of eligible degree programs varies each year and is published in the official TaiwanICDF program list for the intake.
Eligibility Checks – Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions to be considered:
- Must be a citizen of a TaiwanICDF partner country
- Must not hold Taiwanese nationality or overseas Chinese student status
- Must meet the academic admission requirements of the selected Taiwanese university
- Must hold the required previous qualification (bachelor’s for master’s, master’s for PhD) by the time of enrollment
- Must meet English language proficiency requirements set by the university
- Must be eligible for a Taiwanese student visa and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
- Must not be receiving another Taiwan government-funded scholarship during the same academic year
Final eligibility is determined jointly by the TaiwanICDF and partner universities.
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Application Timeline and Deadline
The 2026 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship follows a fixed annual schedule. The application period for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic cohort opens on December 1, 2025, and the last date to apply is March 15, 2026.
Applicants are advised to complete both the TaiwanICDF scholarship application and the university admission application well before the deadline to avoid disqualification.