The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to announce that the 2018 Taiwan ICDF (International Cooperation and Development Fund) Scholarship Program at undergraduate or graduate level for qualified Belizeans has started its application process on January 1st. These scholarships are for enrollment at universities in Taiwan, commencing in September 2018. Applicants need fill out and submit the TaiwanICDF Scholarship application form and related documents to the Embassy before March 16, 2018. The 30 Programs and each deadline are as follows:
1. National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU)
International Master’s Program in Electric Power Engineering (IMEPE) March 31, 2018
2. National Taiwan University (NTU)
International Master’s Program in Agricultural Economics March 5, 2018
3. Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU)
M. Sc. Program in Tropical Medicine April 13, 2018
4. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
International MBA in Technology Management March 15, 2018
International Master Program in Information Systems and Applications March 15, 2018
5. Kun Shan University of Technology (KSU)
International Bachelor and Master’s Program in Mechanical Engineering May 31, 2018
6. Ming Chuan University (MCU)
Undergraduate and MBA Program in International Business and Trade March 16, 2018
Undergraduate Program in Journalism and Mass Communication March 16, 2018
7. I-Sou University (ISU)
School of Medicine for International Students March 15, 2018
8. National Chengchi University (NCCU)
International Undergraduate Program in Business Administration March 16, 2018
International Master’s Program in International Studies in College of International Affairs March 16, 2018
International Masters of Business Administration (IMBA) March 23, 2018
9. Taipei Medical University (TMU)
International Master’s Program in Health Care Administration March 31, 2018
10. National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) March 30, 2018
11. National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU)
International Master’s Program in Aquaculture Technology and Management March 14, 2018
12. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
International Master Program in Civil Engineering and Management (ICEM) March 30, 2018
13. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST)
Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture March 16, 2018
Master’s and Ph.D. Programs in Tropical Agriculture March 16, 2018
14. National Yang Ming University (NYMU)
Master’s and Ph.D. Program in International Health March 31, 2018
15. National Central University (NCU)
International Master’s Program in Environment Sustainable Development March 15, 2018
16. National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science (NTUNHS)
International Nursing Master of Science Program March 31, 2018
17. National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)
International Master Program of Agriculture (IMPA) March 31, 2018
International Bachelor Program of Agribusiness (IBPA) March 31, 2018
18. National Chung Cheng University (CCU)
Master in Educational Leadership and Management Development March 31, 2018
19. Yuan Ze University (YZU)
International Master’s Program in Industrial Engineering and Management April 15, 2018
20. Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA)
International Master of Arts Program in Cultural Creative Industries (IMCCI) April 15, 2018
Important regulations and notices:
Scholarship recipients will be provided with a round trip economy class airfare, housing, tuition fees, credit fees, insurance, textbook costs, and a monthly allowance which varies for different study programs.
These Scholarships are all basically English-taught programs.
Applicants are required to apply simultaneously for both the (1) Scholarship with the Embassy and directly with the (2) University for selected program of choice before the respective deadlines.
Applicants need fill out and submit the TaiwanICDF Scholarship application form and related documents listed below to the Embassy before March 16, 2018.
For the TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application form, visit the link to the online application: http://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx. Please fill out all the pages of the application form and print it out and sign it. After March 16, 2018, the above-mentioned website will be shut down and cannot apply afterward.
For the University application for intended program of study, visit the website: http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12505&CtNode=30316&mp=2, and click: “2018 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Brochure”. Applicants must submit their application and required documents by post to the University intended to study by themselves before the application deadline of the respective University. Every applicant can only apply for one program.
For those who will be scheduled to graduate from school in June 2018, are allowed to apply, and they need to submit the original school letter confirming date of graduation and transcript, both certified by the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs in Belmopan.
For those whose diploma and transcripts were obtained in foreign countries are required to have their documents certified by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Consulate(General)/Representative Office in that country.
All the applicants must submit their application IN PERSON. Applications by post or delivered by another person will be rejected automatically.
Current Scholarship recipients cannot continuously apply for different level program, that is, no one is allowed to continuously apply at the same year when he or she just finishes his or her study in Taiwan. He or she must at least skip for one year for next application.
For those who have hypertension or other chronic diseases, their applications will be seriously considered.
For the applicants whose applications are accepted, the Embassy will request the formal interview by programs. The interview date will be informed and is the necessary process of application.
Duration of Scholarships:
The award period varies for different study program as follow:
Undergraduate program: maximum 4 years.
Master program: maximum 2 years.
Doctor Program: maximum 4 years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Be Belizean citizens (Overseas Chinese and Taiwanese nationals are not eligible).
2. Is not current recipient of a scholarship or subsidy being offered by any other government agencies or educational institutions in Taiwan.
3. For undergraduate programs, must possess a senior or vocational high school diploma; for graduate programs, must possess an undergraduate or graduate degree relevant to the intended area of study. The minimum GPA must be 3.0 or above, otherwise the application will be regard as incomplete and rejected.
4. Be in good mental and physical health and under the age of 50.
5. For those who work in governmental agencies must submit the approval letter issued from their working agencies when deliver their application.
6. Cannot be cancelled for scholarship qualification or be expelled from University studied in Taiwan before.
Required Documents: ( Must be original)
A complete application includes the following materials:
Completed TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application Form (must on-line apply and print it out before March 16, 2018 )
Photocopy of the highest-level diploma certified by the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs in Belmopan.
Original complete grade transcripts duly certified by the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs in Belmopan.
Two (2) recommendation letters
Itemized C. V . and resume( includes academic background and/or working experiences)
Copy of passport
Deadlines:
All required documents mentioned-above must be completed electronically or in typewritten format and submitted in a 10" X 13" sized envelope specifying intended program of study, no later than March 16, 2018, to Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), #1 Taiwan Street, Belize City. Late and incomplete applications will be rejected.
For further information, please visit the link: http://www.taiwanembassy.org/BZ, or contact Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), #1 Taiwan Street, Belize City. Tel: 227-8744, 223-1862 or e-mail at blz@mofa.gov.tw
