The National Chiao Tung University Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 provide full financial support for international students. These scholarships, offered by NCTU International, are available for both undergraduate and master’s degree programs. Recipients of these scholarships receive NT$21,000 per month for undergraduate studies, NT$25,000 per month for master’s programs, and NT$30,000 per month for doctoral studies.

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) in Taiwan offers a range of scholarships to support outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. These scholarships are aimed at attracting talented individuals from around the world and promoting academic excellence and diversity within the university community.

National Chiao Tung University provides scholarships for exceptional international students with outstanding academic and research achievements, aiming to facilitate their studies at the university and enhance internationalization efforts. The scholarship funding comprises grants and subsidies from the Ministry of Education of Taiwan (R.O.C.). Initially awarded for one academic year, the scholarship may be renewed and evaluated periodically based on the recipients’ academic performance and research accomplishments.

Situated in Hsinchu, Taiwan, National Chiao Tung University is a prestigious public research institution. It traces its roots back to 1896 when it was founded as Nanyang Public School by imperial decree of the Guangxu Emperor. Recognized as one of Taiwan’s premier universities, NCTU offers international scholarships for the spring semester of 2021, welcoming applications from international students seeking educational opportunities in Taiwan.

Deadline: March 15, 2024 / September 15, 2024

Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / Doctoral

Eligible Countries: All world countries.

Institution(s): National Chiao Tung University

Required Language: English.

Study in: Taiwan

Program Period: Up to one year but can be extended

Courses Offered in National Chiao Tung University

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Semiconductor Technology
• Photonics
• Engineering
• Sciences
• Biological Science and Technology
• Management
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law

National Chiao Tung University Scholarship Coverage

NCTU Scholarship provides the recipient with below benefits:

• Undergraduate students: up to NT$21,000 per month and/or tuition waiver.
• Master’s students: up to NT$25,000 per month and/or tuition waiver.
• Doctoral students: up to NT$30,000 per month and/or tuition waiver.

Eligibility Criteria for National Chiao Tung University Scholarships

To qualify for NCTU Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Students must have their bachelor’s degree/transcript (16-year) eductaion at the time of application for Master Degree applications.
• Applicants must have their master`s degree/transcript (18-yesr) education at the time of application for PhD degree applications
• Applicants must have an outstanding academic record
• Must have a strong interest to study/research in Taiwan
• Students will be preferred if they have extracurricular achievements, community engagement, social responsibility and leadership skills.
• Students must be able to demonstrate their English proficiency skills (if you have English proficiency letter from your previous institution it will be acceptable)

How to Apply for National Chiao Tung University Scholarships

Kindly follow the application instructions to apply for this scholarship:

• Register and confirm your account via e-mail.
• Log into your account and fill the application and when filling out the online admission application form, mark “Apply for NCTU Scholarship” in the scholarship section for your application to be considered.
• Required Documents:
  • Copy of Passport
  • Educational Documents (degrees/transcripts)
  • Study Plan
  • Two letters of Recommendation
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Work experience (if any)
  • Other documents (honors, awards, publications) if any
• Submit the admission application form together with other required documents for admission and upload it to NCTU online application system.

For more information about National Chiao Tung University Scholarships, kindly visit the official website: Official Website

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