TAIWAN SCHOLARSHIPS 2023

The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Science, Technology and Vocational Training informs of the call for applications for the 2023 ICDF, I-Shou Medical and the Foundation of International Cooperation in Higher Education in Taiwan (FICHET) scholarship programmes. These scholarship programmes provide opportunities to young talented Saint Lucians to study in Taiwan for Bachelor, Master or PhD degrees.  

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR TAIWAN SCHOLARSHIPS

• Applicants who have been recipients of any of the above-mentioned scholarships from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and are desirous of continuing studies in the Republic of China (Taiwan) through the 2023 scholarships, should note that their graduation date in Taiwan must be prior to July 31, 2022. Additionally, applicants should have already returned to Saint Lucia before February 2023 and submission of a copy of the stamped page of their record of arrival from their passport must be attached to their application form;

• The applicant should be Saint Lucian;

• Scholarship recipients who have been disqualified by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the school are not eligible to apply again.; and

• Applicants should apply for ONLY ONE programme. Multiple applications will result in the direct disqualification of your application.

1. THE TAIWAN ICDF SCHOLARSHIPS

This year, the scholarship programme enables applicants to pursue studies from thirty-three (33) study progrmmes at twenty-two (22) partner universities.  All programmes will be taught in English.  Please note that applicants should choose ONE programme and complete BOTH the university and the ICDF Scholarship online application form.

The Taiwan ICDF provides each successful applicant with a full scholarship, including tuition, return ticket, housing, stipend, allowance and textbooks.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply for the Taiwan ICDF Scholarship, please click on the following link Online Application System (icdf.org.tw).  Fore additional information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and regulations please click on the link below https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/np?ctNode=31561&mp=2.

Applicants should print out the hard copy of the necessary application forms, along with the documents listed below and submit at the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

1.   a photocopy of applicant’s passport or proof of nationality;

1. a photocopy of applicant’s highest education certificate verified by the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training;
2. official transcripts;
3. two reference letters; and
4. a Police Clearance Letter/ Police Record.

For scholarship inquiries, please email with the title “ICDF Scholarship 2023” at taiwanembassyslu@gmail.com.

2. “I-SHOU MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP”

To apply for the Taiwan I-Shou Medical Scholarship, please click on the following link foe additional information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and regulations: https://www.isu.edu.tw/2018/homepage_v01.php?dept_mno=669

For scholarship inquiries, please email with the title “I-Shou Medical Scholarship 2023” at taiwanembassyslu@gmail.com.

3. “FICHET SCHOLARSHIP”

For FICHET Scholarship online application, eligibility and detailed information, please visit website: www.studyintaiwan.org

For scholarship inquiries, please email with the title “Fichet Scholarship 2023” at taiwanembassyslu@gmail.com.

Saint Lucia Government Officials:

For Saint Lucia Government Officials who are interested in the scholarship programmes, approval documents from their assigned Ministry will be needed along with the relevant Taiwan Scholarship application form.  Also, these officials MUST complete the Government Scholarship Application form and submit to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit of the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, with copies of all documents required for the different scholarship programme.  

The Government Scholarship Application form can be accessed via the website: http://www.govt.lc/forms/scholarship-application-form or at the HRD Unit of the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, 4^th Floor, Francis Compton Building, The Waterfront, Castries. 

All application packages should be delivered to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Reduit Beach Ave., Rodney Bay, Gros Islet. 

The application for the 2023 ICDF Scholarship, I-SHOU Medical and FICHET Scholarship programmes will be opened to Saint Lucian students as of SUNDAY, 1^ST JANUARY, 2023 through WEDNESDAY, 15^TH MARCH, 2022.   

Any submissions beyond the deadline date, or without all required documents will not be accepted.  Please be informed that submitted documents will NOT be returned to applicants.

Please contact the HRD Unit at telephone numbers 468-5229/5431, if you require any further clarification or information.