Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines has announced various scholarship programs, which are now open to qualified Filipino students. Available scholarships are intended for Filipinos who would like to pursue their further studies in Taiwan (Master’s and Doctoral Degrees) or for those who would like to learn the Mandarin Language.
As the Republic of China (Taiwan) under the leadership of Dr. Tsai Ing-wen is pushing forward the “New Southbound Policy,” it has opened more slots and types of scholarship programs—giving more chances for Filipinos to study in Taiwan, learn the traditional Mandarin language, experience the rich and vibrant Taiwanese culture and broaden their international perspectives.
As of now, Taiwan through TECO in the Philippines has opened the application for the following scholarship programs:
1. Ministry of Education (MOE) Scholarship gives two-year scholarship for Master’s and four years for Doctoral Degree. MOE will shoulder NT$40,000 of the tuition and the remaining costs will be shouldered by the scholar. An additional NT$20,000 will be given every month as scholar’s stipend. Application is until April 30.
Website: taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
2. Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship allows applicants to choose to pursue either two months or three months intensive Mandarin courses subject to TECO’s approval. A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 will be provided to cover all the expenses. Application is open until March 31.
Website: taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
3. International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) covers full tuition, living expenses, economy class airfare tickets and textbook costs. Scholars pursuing Master’s will receive a monthly stipend of NT$15,000 and NT$20,000 for those pursuing Doctoral degrees. Application is until March 17.
Website: www.icdf.org.tw
4. Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will also offer scholarship programs for two years for Master’s and three years for Doctoral. A total of NT$30,000 monthly will be will be given to the recipient/s covering tuition fee, stipend and other expenses. Application is until March 31.
Website: taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
Interested applicants can only choose one scholarship program and must process first their university admission in their preferred university in Taiwan. They also have to comply and submit necessary documents to TECO for review and recommendation based on the indicated deadlines of each program. Scholarship guidelines and additional requirements prescribed by TECO can be found at the official website of TECO in the Philippines at www.roc-taiwan.org/ph.
Since the introduction of these scholarship programs to the Philippines, Taiwan has partnered with Philippine institutions and universities to attract more young and capable talents to study in Taiwan. Most of the Taiwan Alumni Scholars, who successfully finished their degrees, now holds various key positions in the government, business and other sectors.
Dr. Gary Song-Huann Lin, representative of Taiwan/ROC to the Philippines, is hoping that more and more Filipinos will seize these opportunities to study and experience Taiwan, as the two countries share a lot of commonalities and could really work together. “Taiwan can offer the resources, knowledge and technology while (the) Philippines can complement it through its young talents who are willing to equip themselves and be trained,” emphasized by Dr. Lin.
For further information regarding these scholarship programs, you may visit www.roc-taiwan.org/ph or contact TECO’s Press Division at pressdivisionteco@gmail.com
