NTHU Outstanding International Student Award

Overview Among the most prestigious and comprehensive school-based scholarships in Taiwan, designed to recruit the very best STEM talent from developing nations. Approximately 40–60 awards per intake year. Most recipients rank in the top 5% of their undergraduate class. Full Coverage • 100% tuition waiver for full degree • University dormitory fee waiver (~5,500–7,000 TWD/month) • Monthly living allowance: 15,000 TWD/month (12 months/year) • One-time settlement allowance: 15,000 TWD • Total estimated value over 2-year Master's: 600,000–700,000 TWD Priority Research Areas • Semiconductor materials and devices • Applied AI and machine learning • Quantum computing and photonics • Sustainable energy and environmental engineering • Biomedical engineering and precision medicine Eligibility • GPA 3.5/4.0 or above • IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 minimum • National of ASEAN, South Asian, East African, or other developing nation • Research output strongly preferred: papers, conference presentations, or patents • A faculty member at NTHU willing to supervise is essentially required Application Timeline Jan 10 Portal opens → Mar 31 Deadline → Apr–May Department review → Jun Award notifications → Sep Enrollment