NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship
Tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend for outstanding international students admitted to NCKU, decided by the admissions committee with the admission offer; stipend set by college for 2026-27 entrants.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
2026-27 entrants and later: tuition waiver and a monthly stipend set by each college (full tuition waiver for master's and doctoral). 2024-25 and 2025-26 entrants: undergraduate NT$8,000 a month, master's NT$10,000 a month, doctoral NT$16,000 a month plus NT$4,000 from the advisor, each with the tuition waiver, or the tuition waiver alone.
Eligible applicants
International students admitted to NCKU; considered automatically through admission documents and a video interview
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Overview
NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship is offered by National Cheng Kung University / external donor for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be admitted to a degree programme at NCKU; scholarship is considered automatically — no separate application
- NCKU admission application documentsRequired
- Video interviewRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition waiver
Included
Monthly stipend (set by college; NT$8,000 UG / NT$10,000 master's / NT$16,000 PhD for 2024-26 entrants)
Included
2026-27 entrants and later: tuition waiver and a monthly stipend set by each college (full tuition waiver for master's and doctoral). 2024-25 and 2025-26 entrants: undergraduate NT$8,000 a month, master's NT$10,000 a month, doctoral NT$16,000 a month plus NT$4,000 from the advisor, each with the tuition waiver, or the tuition waiver alone. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International / ASEAN / award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Taiwan
Official eligibility summary
International students admitted to NCKU. The University International Student Admissions Committee reviews the admission documents; undergraduate applicants need a departmental video interview, and graduate applicants a video interview and an identified thesis advisor.
Applicant profile
- International students admitted to NCKU; considered automatically through admission documents and a video interview
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- International students admitted to NCKU. The University International Student Admissions Committee reviews the admission documents; undergraduate applicants need a departmental video interview, and graduate applicants a video interview and an identified thesis advisor.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for NCKU degree admission
- 2
Complete the video interview and identify a thesis advisor if applying for graduate study
- 3
The award notice arrives with the admission letter
Application timeline
Application cycle
Decided with the admission offer; the award notice comes with the admission letter. Continuing students must follow university guidelines and reapply.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
National Cheng Kung University / external donor
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.