2026 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program
The International Higher Education Scholarship Program is a key initiative of the TaiwanICDF that offers full scholarships to outstanding students from partner countries. This program enables these students to pursue higher education in Taiwan in collaboration with local universities.
The primary goal of the program is to assist partner countries in their social and economic development by training skilled professionals. Additionally, it supports the internationalization of Taiwanese universities and provides Taiwanese students with a broader global perspective.
Since 1998, the TaiwanICDF has partnered with universities in Taiwan to establish the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA). This alliance serves as a platform for coordinating the universities and enhancing the operation and effectiveness of the scholarship program.
If you are interested in applying, please visit the link below and read the regulations first. http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12505&CtNode=30316&mp=2
Award Period
Only whole English-taught postgraduate degree programs are offered.
1. Master's program: maximum of 2 years.
2. Doctoral program: maximum of 4 years.
Application Period
TaiwanICDF Scholarship Programme: From now to March 15, 2026
Requirements
Applicants are required to submit their application documents online by the deadline found at: [ICDF Application Page](https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/np?ctNode=31561&mp=2).
After successful online registration, please send a HARD COPY of the system-generated confirmation, along with the following documents, to our office at Gedung Artha Graha, 17th Floor, Jl. Sudirman Kav 52-53, SCBD, Jakarta 12190.
1. A copy of the applicant’s passport.
2. A copy of the highest-level diploma and transcripts. (After the announcement of the outcome, scholarship recipients must provide authenticated copies of their highest-level diploma and transcripts.)
3. A copy of an English Proficiency Certificate, such as TOEFL test scores or results from another internationally recognized English proficiency exam.
4. Two letters of reference, signed and sealed in envelopes (these should be from principals, professors, or supervisors). Note that photocopies or email submissions of letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
Additionally, applicants must apply for admission to graduate schools in Taiwan, as each ICDF degree program has different requirements and deadlines. Please be aware that obtaining admission from a university in Taiwan does not guarantee the award of an ICDF Scholarship. The ICDF will collaborate with the respective universities to select scholarship recipients.
Lastly, individuals who have previously received the Taiwan Scholarship or ICDF Scholarship may only apply for the ICDF Scholarship after a one-year gap.
