Do you wish to pursue further studies or learn Mandarin? Good news, because the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines has once again opened various scholarship programs for qualified Filipino students.
Due to popular demand and positive response from Filipino students in the previous years, Taiwan‘s Ministry of Education (MOE) has decided to offer more scholarship slots to give more chances for Filipinos to study in Taiwan, learn the traditional Mandarin language through a different approach, experience the rich and vibrant Taiwanese culture, and broaden their international perspectives through their day-to-day experiences.
Interested applications may apply to the following scholarship programs beginning Feb. 1:
Ministry of Education (MOE) Scholarship offers 2-year scholarship for Master’s and four years for Doctoral Degree. MOE will shoulder NT$40,000 (New Taiwan Dollar) of the tuition, the remaining costs will be shouldered by the scholar. An additional NT$20,000 will be given every month as the scholar’s stipend. Application is until Apr. 30. Go to taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
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 expenses. Application is until Mar. 31. Go to taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
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 Mar. 31. Go to www.icdf.org.tw
Interested applicants may only choose one scholarship program among these offerings and must process first their university admission to 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.
It is important to note that a student is ineligible to apply if he or she is currently enrolled in another program in Taiwan. 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.
Dr. Gary Song-Huann Lin, Representative of Taiwan/ROC to the Philippines is hoping that 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.