President Award

中文版

The President Award provides full or half scholarships for outstanding international freshmen (non-Overseas Compatriot Students). This award applies to international undergraduate freshmen admitted from the 2024 Fall semester onwards.

Quick Facts

  • Target: International undergraduate freshmen (non-Overseas Compatriot Students)
  • Award: Full or Half Scholarship (includes monthly stipend)
  • Awarding Period: First academic year only (non-renewable)
  • Quota: 6 Full + 20 Half (total: 26 students)
  • Application: Reviewed during admissions, no separate application required

1. Award Details

1) Full Scholarship

  • Full tuition waiver for one academic year (excluding administrative fees, internet, housing, books, insurance, etc.)
  • Monthly stipend of NT$15,000 (maximum one year)

2) Half Scholarship

  • Full tuition waiver for one academic year (same exclusions apply)
  • Monthly stipend of NT$8,000 (maximum one year)

2. Eligibility (All conditions must be met)

  • Meet MOE “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan”.
  • Must not hold Overseas Compatriot Student status or ROC nationality.
  • Must not receive scholarships/grants from any government agency in Taiwan or Taipei Tech.
  • Must not be engaged in full-time paid employment in Taiwan.
  • High school average score must reach GPA 2.8 (4-point scale) or 70 out of 100 points.

3. Scholarship Quota

  • 26 recipients in total each academic year:
    • 6 Full Scholarship recipients
    • 20 Half Scholarship recipients
  • If no eligible candidates, the award remains vacant with no alternates.

4. Awarding Period

  • The award is granted for the first academic year only.
  • Non-renewable.
  • Scholarship eligibility will not be retained after a leave of absence.

5. Application Procedure

Students are automatically considered when applying for admission to the Fall semester. No separate application form is required.

  1. Upload all required admission documents to the online application system.
  2. If applicable, upload supporting documents for special achievements.
  3. Select the option for “Taipei Tech Scholarship” in the system.
  4. The Scholarship Review Committee evaluates:
    • Completeness of documents
    • High school academic performance
    • Language proficiency
    • Special achievements

Guidelines for “Other / Special Achievement” Supporting Documents:

  1. Complete the “List of Supporting Documents” and attach it to the first page.
  2. All documents must be provided in Chinese or English.
  3. Recommended categories of supporting materials:
    • Competitions / Awards
    • Professional licenses or certificates
    • Language proficiency certificates
    • Other achievements (activities, projects, camps, etc.)

6. Remarks

If a student is awarded both the Chinese-Proficient Scholarship (Hua Yu Scholarship) and the President Award, the President Award will take priority.