TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2026
About this scholarship
TaiwanICDF offers fully funded Bachelor's, Master's and PhD scholarships at partner universities in Taiwan for students from eligible developing countries, with support focused on sustainable development-related fields.
The TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program is a flagship scholarship scheme run by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF). It supports talented students from eligible developing countries to study in Taiwan through degree programmes offered in partnership with Taiwanese universities.
The programme funds Bachelor's, Master's and PhD study and is designed to help build professional capacity in areas linked to sustainable development. Depending on the partner university and programme, supported fields may include agriculture, public health, education, information and communications technology, and environmental science, among others. Awards are typically tenable at designated partner institutions in Taiwan rather than at any university of the applicant's choice.
This is generally a fully funded scholarship. Reported benefits include round-trip airfare, student dormitory accommodation, full tuition and credit fees, medical and accident insurance, textbook costs, and a monthly living allowance. Based on referenced programme information, the monthly allowance is NT$15,000 for Bachelor's students, NT$18,000 for Master's students, and NT$20,000 for PhD students.
Applicants are usually expected to be citizens of eligible developing countries, have a strong academic background, and meet the admission requirements of the selected partner university and degree programme in Taiwan. For programmes taught in English, applicants normally need to demonstrate suitable English proficiency. Detailed eligible countries, programme lists, and application instructions are typically provided in the official TaiwanICDF application guide for each cycle.
Students generally apply through the TaiwanICDF scholarship process together with admission to an approved partner programme. Because eligible countries and participating universities can vary by cycle, applicants should consult the official TaiwanICDF scholarship pages and current guidebook before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants must typically be citizens of eligible developing countries, have a strong academic record, and satisfy both TaiwanICDF scholarship rules and the admission requirements of the chosen partner university and programme in Taiwan.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
English proficiency is required for English-taught programmes.
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program.
