Application Deadline: 5:00 PM on Oct 4, 2024

I. Purpose

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (referred to as the University hereinafter) aims to enhance the quality of higher education, foster and expand students' international perspectives, and align with international academic standards. To achieve this, the University has established these regulations to encourage outstanding students to pursue dual-degree programs abroad.

II. Eligibility

(1) Students enrolled at the University with Taiwan nationality.

(2) Students who have completed at least two semesters of study at the University before going abroad for a dual-degree program.

(3) The foreign institution where the applicant intends to pursue a dual-degree program must be a partner institution with the University.

III. Types of Scholarships

(1) Each student can receive a maximum scholarship of up to NT$350,000 per year. For those pursuing a dual-degree master's program abroad, the scholarship is granted for a maximum of one year. For dual-degree bachelor's and doctoral programs, the scholarship is granted for a maximum of two years. The actual number of scholarships and amounts may be adjusted based on the annual budget.

(2) Dual-Degree Doctoral Thesis Scholarship: For students pursuing a dual-degree doctoral program who pass the University's qualification examination, the scholarship is a maximum of NT$10,000 per month while studying in Taiwan, for a maximum of two years. The actual number of scholarships and amounts may be adjusted based on the annual budget.

IV. Selection Method

The selection of recipients for this scholarship is based on recommendations from departments, with the review conducted by the International Scholarships Committee.

V. Deadline for Applications: 5:00 PM on Oct. 4, 2024

VI. Application Documents (All six items below should be completed and uploaded through the online system with the following login credentials: ID: Student ID / Password: National ID Number)

(1) Application form (to be filled out on the Dual-Degree Scholarship System)

(2) Transcript of academic records (cumulative until the first semester of the 112th academic year)

(3) Proof of language proficiency (if official test scores are not available at the time of application, you may submit internet-printed scores and provide official scores when they are received)

(4) Letter of recommendation from the University's academic advisor (recommendation letter format can be downloaded from the Dual-Degree Scholarship System; the advisor should describe the student's future guidance and mentorship during the dual-degree period)

(5) Admission offer from the partner institution (if the admission process is still ongoing at the time of application, you can provide relevant explanations from your department or college and submit the official offer letter as soon as it is available)

(6) Any other documents that may support your application

VII. Submission Method: After completing the online application, applicants should print all required application materials, obtain departmental endorsements, and upload the completed application by Oct. 4, 2024.

VIII. The following circumstances disqualify applicants from applying for this scholarship:

(1) Previous recipients of this scholarship who relinquished the scholarship without a valid reason.

(2) Recipients of other government-funded study abroad scholarships.

(3) Students who have previously received this scholarship for the same degree program while enrolled at the University.

IX. Obligations of Scholarship Recipients:

(1) Scholarship recipients must provide receipts, a photocopy of their passport, visa, airfare ticket, and sign a scholarship contract for disbursement of the scholarship. The contract should designate a joint guarantor. In case of contract violations, the scholarship must be returned, and the joint guarantor will be held liable.

(2) Scholarships are disbursed in two stages: after approval, recipients may claim 80 percent of the total approved amount. After returning to Taiwan, recipients must provide a report of their experiences, a foreign university diploma, and a curriculum vitae to the Office of International Affairs to receive the remaining 20 percent of the scholarship.

(3) During the period of studying abroad, recipients must maintain their student status at the University, except for those who have met graduation requirements.

(4) Scholarship recipients must complete both degrees within the stipulated time frame and provide a diploma from the foreign university. Failure to complete both degrees within the stipulated time frame or failure to provide the foreign university diploma will require the full scholarship amount to be returned, except in cases of force majeure.

(5) After returning to Taiwan, scholarship recipients must participate in internationalization promotion activities in coordination with the Office of International Affairs.

X. Other Relevant Matters:

(1) During the scholarship recipients' study abroad period, matters related to their academics, enrollment, and military service shall be handled in accordance with the University's regulations and relevant laws.

(2) Tuition payments and the process for obtaining dual degrees shall be carried out in accordance with the dual-degree agreement jointly signed by both institutions.

(3) After returning to Taiwan, scholarship recipients must provide foreign transcripts, which, upon approval by their respective departments, will be submitted to the Registrar's Office for credit transfer and course exemptions as per the relevant regulations.

(4) Scholarship recipients are responsible for purchasing sufficient overseas medical and accident insurance to cover expenses and liabilities arising from accidents or illnesses during their overseas study.

(5) The scholarship cannot be retained or extended (meaning that scholarship recipients from this cycle are limited to studying at partner institutions starting from the spring semester of 2025). Failure to attend due to reasons related to the partner institutions will not be considered within this limit.

XI. These regulations shall be implemented after approval by the University's Administrative Council, and the same applies to any future amendments.

Contact Person:

OIA - Mr. Daniel Lin #62108

Email: daniel@nycu.edu.tw