NCKU International Student Scholarship
NCKU's degree-programme scholarships for international students: the Distinguished International Student Scholarship and the Elite Doctoral Scholarship, covering tuition waivers and monthly stipends.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
Tuition waivers and monthly stipends; amounts depend on level and admission year. See the Distinguished International Student Scholarship (stipend set by college for 2026-27 entrants) and Elite Doctoral Scholarship (up to NT$25,000 a month) for details.
Eligible applicants
International students admitted to NCKU degree programmes; see the Distinguished and Elite Doctoral scholarship entries
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Overview
NCKU 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 enrolled in a degree programme at NCKU
- NCKU admission application documentsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition waiver
Included
Monthly stipend (varies by level and admission year)
Included
Tuition waivers and monthly stipends; amounts depend on level and admission year. See the Distinguished International Student Scholarship (stipend set by college for 2026-27 entrants) and Elite Doctoral Scholarship (up to NT$25,000 a month) for details. 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 degree programmes. Not available to those who hold employment status on their ARC or a work visa, who defer admission (which forfeits the award), or who receive Taiwanese governmental scholarships or grants for international students.
Applicant profile
- International students admitted to NCKU degree programmes; see the Distinguished and Elite Doctoral scholarship entries
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- International students admitted to NCKU degree programmes. Not available to those who hold employment status on their ARC or a work visa, who defer admission (which forfeits the award), or who receive Taiwanese governmental scholarships or grants for international students.
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
Scholarship decisions follow the admission process or department nomination
Application timeline
Application cycle
Decided with the admission offer or by department nomination; no separate application window.
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.