Are you an international student studying for a master’s or doctoral degree in Taiwan? For exceptional students, the Chung Hwa Rotary Educational Foundation Academic Scholarship provides a special chance to get funding for their further education. The goal of this program is to promote academic excellence while reducing the cost of graduate school.
The scholarship program, which has its roots in the Rotary spirit of service, promotes education, research, and innovation while fostering international friendship and cross-cultural understanding. By empowering future leaders and scholars, the Foundation aspires to foster international collaboration and goodwill.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, master’s and doctoral students studying at universities in Taiwan can apply through their University’s Office of International Affairs. Successful candidates will receive generous financial aid to cover tuition, books, accommodation, and living expenses, allowing them to focus fully on their studies and research.
Key Details and Dates
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2025
- Result Announcement Dates: End of December 2025
- Other Important Dates:
- October 31, 2025 – Screening by the University’s Office of International Affairs
- November 30, 2025 – Review by Foundation Committee
- Mid-December 2025 – Board Meeting
- January–June 2026 – Scholarship disbursement
- Funding Type: Fully-funded
- Host Institution: National Dong Hwa University (NDHU)
- Organizer: Chung Hwa Rotary Educational Foundation
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Eligible Gender: Male/Female
- Target Group: International graduate students in Taiwan
- Focus Area: All academic fields
- Study Level: Master’s and Doctoral degree programs
- Duration: One academic year (July 2025 – June 2026)
- Program Language: English or Chinese
- Host Country: Taiwan
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship program provides the following benefits:
- NT$180,000 per year for doctoral candidates
- NT$135,000 per year for master’s students
- Covers tuition, books, accommodation, and living expenses
- Monthly disbursement from January to June 2026
- Engagement opportunities with sponsoring Rotary Clubs
- Academic and professional mentoring
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply for the Chung Hwa Rotary Educational Foundation Academic Scholarship?
- Applicants must be international graduate students enrolled at a Taiwanese university.
- Applicants must be under 35 years of age at the time of application
- Must apply through the University’s Office of International Affairs (direct submissions to the Foundation will not be accepted)
- Applicants who are Rotarians, direct descendants of Rotarians, or Rotaractors are not eligible
- Cannot receive another scholarship during the award period
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following application-required documents:
- Two completed scholarship application forms (with headshots)
- Essays:
- Autobiography (max two pages)
- Statement of intent (max three pages)
- List of interests, activities, public speaking, and community service experience (max 1 page)
- Recommendation letter from an academic instructor/advisor
- Recommendation letter from the Office of International Affairs
- Academic transcripts
- Additional documents:
- Enrollment certificate or valid student ID
- Copy of passport and visa/ARC
- Two headshots (within one year)
- Research proposal (signed by thesis advisor)
- Budget proposal
How to Apply?
- Apply online via the official website using the link below
- Print the online form and submit it along with the required documents in person through the Office of International Affairs at your University in Taiwan
- Ensure all documents are complete, signed, and in order
- Applications submitted directly to the Foundation will not be considered
