According to Regulations Governing Scholarship Implementation for International Students (Revised 2023)

▋ Scholarship Rewards:

1. 100% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
2. 50% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
3. 20% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
4. Stipend.

▋Application Requirements:

1. Incoming new students:
   Individual applicants who have completed the registration process in the first semester may be granted scholarships as set out in one of the first three items, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.
   
   
2. Present students:

• Undergraduate students who have completed one semester of study and have taken the minimum number of credits per semester required by the University, with a conduct score of 80 or higher and an average academic grade of 65 or higher in the previous semester, and:
  (1) who ranks in the top 15 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article.
  (2) who ranks in the top 30 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 2, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article.
  (3) who ranks in the top 50 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 3, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article.

• Students in a Master's program who have completed one semester of study, have taken at least six credits in each semester, have a conduct grade of 80 or higher, had an average academic grade of 75 or higher in the previous semester, and:
  (1) who ranks in the top 40 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article;
  (2) who ranks in the top 60 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 2, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article;
  (3) who ranks in the top 70 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 3, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article.

• Students in a Ph.D. program who have completed one semester of study, have taken at least six credits in each semester, and have a conduct grade of 80 or higher may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4, Subparagraph 1 of this Article.
• Students in the Master's and Ph.D. programs who do not meet the six-credit requirement during the dissertation writing period may apply with a recommendation letter from their advisor and a dissertation writing plan.
• Those who do not meet the above criteria may apply on the recommendation of the department.

3. Eligibility review of stipend for current Ph.D. students:(For Ph.D students enrolled in/from 2021 Spring semester,)

• PhD students are reviewed 2 years after admission and pass the University-wide basic threshold to be eligible to apply.
• The basic threshold is 2 points for PhD students, and each college may raise the standard of review according to the nature of the discipline.
• Point counting principles
  (1) 4 points for papers in major journals: SCI, SSCI, AHCI, TSSCI and THCI science and technology section categories 1-2, etc.
  (2) 3 points for papers in other journals
  (3) 2 points for international conference papers
  (4) 1 point for domestic conference papers

3. Eligibility review of stipend for current Ph.D. students:(For Ph.D students enrolled in/from 2023 fall semester,)

• The basic threshold for qualification review for second-year PhD candidates advancing to third-year PhD is four points for paper publication. The review standard may be increased by colleges based on the nature of the field.
• The basic threshold for qualification review for third-year PhD candidates advancing to fourth-year PhD must accumulate 8 points for paper publication. The four newly added points should come from high-impact factor journals where the PhD student is the first author or has joint authorship with their advisor. The review standard may be increased by colleges based on the nature of the field.
• Point Calculation Principles
  (1) Each publication as a first or second authorship in SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, TSSCI, or THCI will receive four points.
  (2) Each Scopus journal or conference paper will receive two points.

Application Link for Stipend：https://reurl.cc/Mj60R4

Application Link for Waiver (International students only)：https://reurl.cc/6djvp6

In order to apply for the YZU Scholarship-Stipend, doctoral students enrolled from the first semester of 2020 will need to submit an International and Overseas Chinese Graduate Student Research Achievement Review Form and Print out the complete Journal Paper as an attachment. 

Download→International and Overseas Chinese Graduate Student Research Achievement Review Form ODT/ PDF /

According to Regulations of Scholarships for Overseas Chinese Student 

▋ Scholarship Rewards:

1. 100% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
2. 50% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
3. 20% waiver of tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees, computer and internet fees, and sport facility fees.
4. Stipend. 

▋Application Requirements:

1. Incoming new students: 
   Individual applicants who have completed the registration process in the first semester may be granted scholarships as set out in one of the first three items, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.
   
   
2. Present students:

• Undergraduate students who have completed one semester of study and have taken the minimum number of credits per semester required by the University, with a conducting score of 80 or higher and an average academic grade of 65 or higher in the previous semester, and:
  

  (1)    who ranks in the top 15 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.

  (2)    who ranks in the top 30 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 2, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.

  (3)    who ranks in the top 50 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 3, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.

• Students in a Master's program who have completed one semester of study, have taken at least six credits in each semester, have a conduct grade of 80 or higher, had an average academic grade of 75 or higher in the previous semester, and: 
  

  (1)    who ranks in the top 40 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article;

  (2)    who ranks in the top 60 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 2, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article;

  (3)    who ranks in the top 70 percent of the department or unit of the same level may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 3, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.

• Students in a Ph.D. program who have completed one semester of study, have taken at least six credits in each semester, and have a conduct grade of 80 or higher may be awarded scholarships as described in Item 1, or including Item 4 of Paragraph 1 of this Article.
  
  

• Students in the Master's and Ph.D. programs who do not meet the six-credit requirement during the dissertation writing period may apply with a recommendation letter from their advisor and a dissertation writing plan.

• Those who do not meet the above criteria may apply on the recommendation of the department.
  
  

3. Eligibility review of stipend for current Ph.D. students:

• The basic threshold for qualification review for second-year Ph.D. candidates advancing to third-year PhD is four points for paper publication. The review standard may be increased by colleges based on the nature of the field.
• The basic threshold for qualification review for third-year Ph.D. candidates advancing to fourth-year PhD must accumulate 8 points for paper publication. The four newly added points should come from high-impact factor journals where the Ph.D. student is the first author except for their advisor. The review standard may be increased by colleges based on the nature of the field.

• Point Calculation Principles

  (1)    Each publication in SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, TSSCI, or THCI Level I and II journals will receive four points.

  (2)    Each Scopus journal or conference paper will receive two points.

In order to apply for the YZU Scholarship-Stipend, doctoral students enrolled from the first semester of 2020 will need to submit an International and Overseas Chinese Graduate Student Research Achievement Review Form and Print out the complete Journal Paper as an attachment. 

Download→International and Overseas Chinese Graduate Student Research Achievement Review Form ODT/ PDF /

1. According to「Regulations of Scholarships for Overseas Chinese Student」。

2. The application for the overseas Chinese student scholarship for the 1st semester of the 113th academic year is reviewed by each department and college and subsequently approved by the Global Affairs Office through a secondary review process.

3. A total of 31 current students have been awarded the scholarship.
   

Download→Overseas Chinese student scholarship result (113-1 academic year.)

▋Qualification:

1. International degree-seeking students who take the TOCFL examination and meet the subsidy criteria before their senior year of undergraduate studies, the first year of master's studies, or the second year of doctoral studies.
   
   Those who have taken the exams in their junior year, first year of master's degree, or second year of doctoral degree can apply for the scholarship in the same year that they took the exam. The scholarship will not be available to those who have taken the examinations in their junior year, first year of master's studies, or second year of doctoral studies but have not applied for it in that year (including those who have missed the application deadline).
   
   
2. The issuance date of the score certificate must be within one year prior to the application date.
3. Each student is eligible to receive the subsidy once during their enrollment at the university.

▋The maximum amount of the reward for the TOCFL examination

A2 Basic Level NTD 1,000
B1 Intermediate Level NTD 1,500
B2 Advanced Level NTD 2,000
C1 Proficiency Level NTD 2,500
C2 Mastery Level NTD 3,000

▋ Application procedures:

1. Applicants must submit the original score certificate and student ID card to the Chinese Language Proficiency Enhancement Program coordinator in the Global Affairs Office for review before May 15th of each year. Those who pass the examination will have their applications recorded by the coordinator and forwarded to the MOE Higher Education Sprout Project coordinator in the Global Affairs Office for final review.
2. Upon approval by the MOE Higher Education Sprout Project of the Global Affairs Office, the reward will be disbursed. The amount of the reward may be adjusted based on the annual budget and the number of recipients.
3. The necessary expenses for this scholarship will be reviewed and paid under the MOE Higher Education Sprout Project. These regulations shall take effect upon approval by the meeting of the Office of Global Affairs and any amendments shall be subject to the same process.
   
   YZU Regulations for Chinese Proficiency Testing Scholarship for International Students
   

Requirements:

1. Nationalities from countries not covered by the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
2. International students must be foreign nationals with a secondary school graduation diploma or a post-secondary degree(s), have shown excellent academic performance, and are of good moral character. (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao SAE students are not eligible).
   

Applicable Degree and Duration:

Bachelor 4 years, Master 2 years, Ph.D. 4 years

Grants of Scholarship: 
Bachelor: Tuition waiver up to NTD 40,000 + Monthly stipend NTD 15,000/month
Master and Ph.D.: Tuition waiver up to NTD 40,000 + Monthly stipend NTD 20,000/month

*MOE will pay up to NTD 40,000 each semester for each recipient's approved tuition and miscellaneous expenses. MOE regulations state that the remaining amount should be paid to the university by the students, but if you choose YZU, you won't have to pay us the remaining amount, but you will have to pay the insurance fee and the dormitory fee (if applicable).

Application Procedures and Requirements for Renewal of Scholarship:
Contact Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program Office for further details.

Applicants should submit the required documentation to R.O.C (Taiwan)overseas embassies and missions situated (or concurrently governed) in their home country before the application deadline.

Requirements:

The scholarship is generally awarded to students from countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, although special consideration may also be given to students from other countries. 

Applicable Degree and Duration:

Bachelor 4 years, Master 2 years, Ph.D. 4 years

Grants of Scholarship: 

• One-way economy-class plane tickets for direct flights to and from Taiwan
• Monthly stipend of NTD 30,000
  
  

Application Procedures and Requirements for Renewal of Scholarship:
Contact Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program Office for further details.

Applicants should submit the required documentation to R.O.C (Taiwan) overseas embassies and missions situated (or concurrently governed) in their home country before the application deadline.

Requirements:
Nationality: Eligible Countries
Program: International Master's Program in Industrial Engineering and Management

Degree and Duration: Master 2 years

Grants of Scholarship:

• Return airfare (economy class)
• Tuition fees and Credit fees
• Housing (dormitory at YZU)
• Monthly allowance of NTD 15,000
• Insurance
• Textbook costs

How to Apply: Apply through Taiwan ICDF

Coordinator：Cherry Chu

Contact Telephone：03-4638800 #2530

Email：cherryruei@saturn.yzu.edu.tw

Requirements: 

• A current lecturer in a higher education institution located in a country of South or Southeast Asia intended to pursue a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Taiwan. or a current lecturer or researcher employed in public or private universities and colleges in African countries (with at least 3 years of research experience at universities and having research outcomes or publications as primary authors).

• Only for New International Students admitted to Fall Semester

• Retains the status of lecturer/researcher at the employed institution while pursuing a degree under the "Study Leave" provision.

Degree and Duration: Master 2 years; PhD 3 years

Grants of Scholarship: Monthly Stipend of NTD 25,000

【YZU Bonus!!!】 Starting from Academic Year 2023 Fall Semester
If recipients of Elite Scholarships do not take any courses during their third year, they will be exempt from tuition fees (not including mischellaneous, dormitory, safety insurance, and NHI fees).

How to Apply:
If you intend to apply for this scholarship, please inform your future advisor at YZU as well as the coordinator of International Admission at the Global Affairs Office when you submit your admission application. YZU will nominate all qualified degree applicants to MOE for further selection.

Download→ YZU Elite Scholarship Application Form PDF/ WORD / ODT

Elite Scholarship Program- lecturers from Southeast Asian and South Asian countries to Taiwan

• Download→ [2024 Academic Year]Taiwan MOE Elite Scholarship Regulation PDF
• Download→ [2024 Academic Year]List of high-quality universities in Southeast Asia and South Asia for allocation of scholarships and recommendations  PDF
  

Elite Scholarship Program- lecturers and researchers from Africa countries to Taiwan

• Download→ [2024 Academic Year] Taiwan MOE Elite Scholarship Regulation (African) PDF
• [2024 Academic Year]List of high-quality universities in Africa for allocation of scholarships and recommendations PDF

Please contact the Military Training Office for information on off-campus scholarships for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau students.