The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2020 Taiwan Scholarship through April 30, 2020.
The Taiwan Scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Education to encourage international students to undertake degree programs in a wide range of disciplines at universities in Taiwan. Prospective students may choose to apply for undergraduate, master’s or doctoral-level scholarships.
The Scholarship provides the following for each recipient:
1. Tuition and miscellaneous expenses (i.e. the course-credit fees; please refer to the guidelines for details): up to NT$40,000 each semester.
2. Monthly stipend: undergraduate programs – NT$15,000 / master’s or doctorate programs – NT$20,000.
Duration:
The maximum period a Taiwan Scholarship may be held is: 4 years for undergraduate programs, 2 years for master’s degree programs, and 4 years for doctorate programs.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be United States citizens, possess a senior high school diploma (Year 12) or post-secondary degree(s) with an excellent academic record, and be of good moral character. TECO-NY accepts applications from the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Application documents:
- Completed application form
- Copy of passport or other document that demonstrates applicant’s US citizenship
- Copy of the diploma from the applicant’s highest degree attained as well as a copy of the corresponding academic transcript
- Proof of application for entrance to a university in Taiwan
- Copy of language proficiency certificate
- Two (2) letters of recommendation written within three months, signed and sealed by the letter writers
- The applicant’s signature on the Terms of Agreement for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program form
Application and supporting documents should be sent to the following address postmarked by April 30, 2020.
Education Division, TECO-NY
Attention: Taiwan Scholarship
1 East 42nd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Taiwan Scholarship Contact Person:
Mr. Jason Lee
Phone: (212) 317-7389
Email: Jasonlee@edutwny.org
For more information, please visit TECO-NY Education Division.
2020 Taiwan Scholarship Application Form
2020 Taiwan Scholarship Guidelines
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