The NYCU International Scholarship is a merit-based award offered by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), one of Taiwan’s top public research universities (formed by the 2021 merger of National Yang Ming University and National Chiao Tung University). Thoughtfully designed for international students—undergraduate, master’s, and PhD—the scholarship offers generous living stipends and tuition waivers to support full‑time study at NYCU’s Taipei or Hsinchu campuses.
Application Timeline & Eligibility
- Application Window (Spring 2026): July 15, 2025 – September 15, 2025
- Results Announced: December 25, 2025
- Award Duration: March 2026 – February 2027; renewable based on performance
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all non-Taiwanese international students enrolled or about to enroll at NYCU
- Undergraduates need a cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0; Graduate students require ≥ 3.5
- Must not be recipients of other Taiwanese government scholarships such as MOE or MOFA
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly Stipend
- Undergraduates: NT$5,000 – 21,000
- Master’s: NT$$7,000 – 25,000
- PhD: NT$10,000 – 30,000
- Some sources note higher amounts up to NT$30,000 ($~1,000)
- Tuition Waivers
- Either full coverage or in-state equivalent tuition
- Mandarin-Language Requirement
- Undergraduates must take at least 4 Mandarin courses, graduate students 2 during the award year
Required Documents
To complete your application, please ensure you have the following documents ready for submission:
- Application form
- Copy of your passport
- Academic certificates or transcripts
- Academic proposal
- Two recommendation letters
- Proof of English language proficiency
Who Should Apply?
- Incoming students should submit scholarship applications alongside their NYCU admission applications
- Current NYCU students can also apply during the specified windows (July–Sept for spring; Jan–Mar for fall)
- All fields of study offered by NYCU are eligible—STEM, humanities, social sciences, medicine, engineering, AI, etc.
How to Apply
- Admission + Scholarship: Submit the standard NYCU degree program application and select “International Student Scholarship.”
- Upload Required Documents: GPA transcripts, proof of non-receipt of other scholarships, recommendation letters, and your Mandarin course plan
- For Continuing Students: Use the OIA Scholarship Portal during the application window, upload updated transcripts, advisor letters, and, if applicable, research reports
Evaluation Criteria
- Academic Excellence (GPA requirements)
- Consistent Mandarin Learning (course enrollment commitment)
- Non-overlap with government scholarships
- For graduates, research potential or contributions
Some programs (like the Elite PhD Scholarship) also require department endorsements and may offer NT$33,000 monthly and tuition coverage for 2 years.
The 2026 NYCU International Scholarship represents a strong pathway toward a fully supported degree in one of Asia’s premier research environments. With a monthly stipend of up to NT$30,000 and tuition waivers, this award covers the essentials for comfortable study life in Hsinchu or Taipei. The compelling combination of financial support, academic opportunity, and cultural immersion makes this a top-choice scholarship for eligible international students.
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