TaiwanICDF Scholarship 2027 in Taiwan – Fully Funded Undergraduate, Master's & PhD

Key facts:

• Organisation: Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF)
• Category: Scholarship
• Country / region: Taiwan
• Deadline: 2027-03-15
• Official URL: https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/ct?ctNode=31572&mp=2&xItem=12505
• Application link: https://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx
• Open to nationalities (optional): Eligible TaiwanICDF partner countries (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Caribbean and other eligible regions). Country-specific restrictions apply.
• Funding: Fully funded – tuition, monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, accommodation, insurance, credit fees and textbooks.
• Study level: Undergraduate, Master's and PhD.
• Field of study: Various disciplines, depending on participating universities and available programmes.
• Duration: Depends on the selected degree programme.
• Host institution: Participating Taiwanese universities under the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA).
• Language requirement: Depends on the selected university and programme. The TaiwanICDF does not impose a separate general English test requirement, but individual universities may require proof of language proficiency.
• Application period: 1 December 2026 – 15 March 2027.

About the programme

The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is inviting applications for its 2027 International Higher Education Scholarship Programme.

The scholarship provides opportunities for outstanding students from eligible partner countries to pursue undergraduate, Master's and doctoral studies at participating universities in Taiwan.

Established to support international development and strengthen educational cooperation, the programme aims to develop highly skilled professionals who can contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Since 1998, TaiwanICDF has collaborated with Taiwanese universities through the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA), providing an international platform for higher education and research.

Students will have the opportunity to study in Taiwan while gaining academic knowledge, professional skills and international experience.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the following general eligibility requirements:

• Be citizens of a country listed among the eligible TaiwanICDF scholarship countries.
• Meet any additional eligibility conditions established by their country or government.
• Not be nationals of the Republic of China (Taiwan) or overseas compatriot students.
• Meet the admission requirements of their chosen TaiwanICDF partner university and academic programme.
• Satisfy the applicable immigration and student visa requirements for studying in Taiwan.

Important: Undergraduate scholarships are restricted to applicants from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Applicants interested in Master's and PhD programmes should check the current eligible-country list and programme requirements.

What you get

The TaiwanICDF Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:

• Full tuition coverage: Payment of tuition and applicable credit fees.
• Monthly living allowance: Financial support for food and personal expenses.
• Round-trip airfare: Economy-class international travel to and from Taiwan.
• Accommodation: Student housing at the participating university.
• Insurance: Coverage for applicable student insurance and medical expenses.
• Textbooks: Financial support for approved textbook costs.

The exact funding arrangements and allowance amounts depend on the applicable scholarship terms and study level.

How to apply

Applications must be completed through the official TaiwanICDF online application system.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official TaiwanICDF scholarship website and review the 2027 application guidelines.
2. Check whether your country is eligible for the scholarship.
3. Explore the participating universities and available academic programmes.
4. Select a suitable programme that matches your academic background and career interests.
5. Create an account on the TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application System.
6. Complete the online scholarship application and upload the required documents.
7. Submit a separate admission application to your selected Taiwanese university, following its admission requirements and deadline.
8. Follow any additional document-submission instructions issued by the relevant Taiwan representative office in your country.

Applicants can apply for only one programme at one TICA university per application cycle.

Official scholarship information: https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/ct?ctNode=31572&mp=2&xItem=12505

Online application portal: https://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx

Documents required

Applicants should prepare the following documents, subject to the requirements of the selected university and the official 2027 application guidebook:

• Completed TaiwanICDF online application form.
• Valid international passport or other accepted proof of nationality.
• Academic certificates and degree qualifications.
• Academic transcripts.
• English or Chinese translations of academic documents where required.
• Study plan or statement of purpose, if required by the university.
• Evidence of English or other language proficiency, where required by the selected programme.
• Any additional documents requested by the participating university or relevant Taiwan representative office.

Applicants should check the specific document requirements before submitting their applications.

Important dates

• Application opens: 1 December 2026.
• Application deadline: 15 March 2027.
• Study commencement: 2027 academic year (according to the selected university's academic calendar).

Application link: https://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx

Official scholarship website: https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/ct?ctNode=31572&mp=2&xItem=12505