Doctoral Scholarships in Advanced Optical Technologies at UEN- Germany

The Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany, invites applications for several doctoral scholarships to be filled as soon as possible. The purpose of the pogram is to offer an unique opportunity for a selected group of graduate students to earn their Dr.degree in physics or engineering with a specialisation in one of the fields Optical Metrology, Optical Material Processing, Optics in Medicine, Optics in Communication and Information Technologies, Optical Materials and Systems or Computational Optics. The appointment typically lasts for about four years. Working language of SAOT is English. The international character and visibility is one of the main targets of SAOT which is realized on basis of an existing international scientific network. The Graduate School favourites the admission of excellent graduates in the engineering or natural science fields (especially physics) with an outstanding result in the degree earned (master or diploma or comparable scientific oriented degree). Candidates are invited to apply to the Graduate School with a curriculum vitae, attested transcript of their grades (translated into English or German), a written ”statement of purpose” and two letters of recommendation from their previous instructors. The successful candidates will be invited to a personal conversation with SAOT instructors and has to pass an entrance examination at the end of a one-week Graduate School Academy

Additional information on SAOT is available at http://www.aot.uni-erlangen.de/ Written applications should be sent to Professor Dr.-Ing. Alfred Leipertz, Coordinator SAOT and Dean of School of Engineering, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technische Fakultät, Erwin-Rommel- Strasse 60, D-91058 Erlangen, Germany. Applications will be considered starting January 1st, 2007, and will also be accepted during the next years as long as open positions are available

Master Scholarships at ENS Lyon- France

The Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (ENS Lyon) offers a Master degree in the following fields: mathematics and applications, computer science , physics, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and Earth science.

The ENS Lyon organizes an international selection for Master studies exclusively reserved for foreign participants. This selection is aimed at the most outstanding recent graduates and students currently in their final year of undergraduate studies. Candidates may apply for the first or second year of master studies. If accepted, they then become ENS Lyon International Students and receive a monthly allowance of 1,000 euros. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is renewable for a second year in order to obtain a Master. Renewal depends on the participants academic achievement.

Application form

A completed application (either in French or English) must include the following:

• the application form, completed legibly in black ink or using a typewriter or word processor;
• proof of nationality;
• a recent passport-style photograph;
• full academic transcript of undergraduate studies;
• copies of all diplomas—candidates will be asked to bring the original documents before final admission;
• a curriculum vitae.

In addition, two academic references must each complete an applicant evaluation form accompanied by a letter of reference. References must be university teachers who are able to assess your work. All letters of reference must be submitted on official letterhead.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Application Schedule

Information about the ENS Lyon along with full details about the Master`s program and application forms are available on our website: http://www.ens-lyon.eu

Students who require further information can contact us by email (international@ens-lyon.fr) or through our website.

• Mid-January : Application forms available
• April 15 Deadline : for returning completed application forms. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• May : Candidates are informed by mail as to whether their application has been short-listed.
• June : Candidates whose applications have been short-listed may be invited to Lyon for interviews with the selection committee.
• End of June : Candidates are informed whether or not they have been selected.
• End-August to mid-September : Intensive French language summer course (optional).
• Mid September : Beginning of the academic year

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http://www.ens-lyon.eu/web/nav/article.php?id=23&rub;=5&rub2;=53

FOREIGNERS’ FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME - Greece

Cited from: http://www.onassis.gr/english/scholars/announcement.php THIRTEENTH (13th) FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME ACADEMIC YEAR: October 2007 - September 2008 Deadline for Submission of Candidatures: 28th FEBRUARY, 2007 The Foundation announces the thirteenth (13th) annual Programme of research grants and educational scholarships starting on October 1st, 2007, which is addressed to non Greeks, full Members of National Academies, University Professors of all levels (Ph.D. holders), postdoctoral researchers (Ph.D. holders), artists, elementary and secondary school teachers of the Greek language as a foreign one, post-graduate students and Ph.D. candidates. FIELDS / SECTIONS OF RESEARCH OR STUDY The Programme covers the following fields only: o Humanistic Sciences: Philology, Literature, Linguistics, Theology, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Educational Studies, Psychology o Political Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, Public Administration, International Relations, Mass Media o Law o Economics o Architecture o Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Photography, Film Studies GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION The grants and scholarships offered within the framework of this Programme cover scholarly research, post-educational training in the teaching of the Greek language and culture and/or artistic creation in Greece only and in the fields stated in the above paragraph only. In principle, only persons of non Greek descent are eligible to participate in the Programme. As an exception to this rule, Cypriot citizens are also eligible to apply for category AI and AII grants only, provided they are permanently residing and working outside Greece. Additionally, as a second exception to the general rule, persons of Greek descent (second generation and on) are also eligible to apply for a grant or scholarship, provided they are permanently residing and working abroad or currently studying in foreign Universities. More specifically, Categories AI and AII also apply to Scholars of Greek descent or citizenship provided they have a professional academic career of at least ten (10) years in a University or Research Institute abroad. Also eligible for the Programme are Teachers of the Greek Language of Greek descent or citizenship, who work at elementary or secondary schools outside of Greece and post-graduate students of Greek descent or citizenship, who pursue post-graduate studies outside of Greece (categories B and C), have obtained a degree outside of Greece and are permanently residing outside of Greece for more than fifteen (15) years. The decision to authorise each application for a grant or scholarship is left to the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The Board takes into account the recommendations of the Foundation?s Scientific Committee, which is selected by the Board, but is not bound by these recommendations. Furthermore, the Board of Directors can grant or not an application without communicating the rationale. All meetings of the Board and all recommendations of the Committee are confidential and under no circumstances will they be communicated to the applicants. The submission of an a pplication equals acceptance of all the conditions of the Announcement. ?PPLICATION FORMS / DEADLINE ANNOUNCEMENT & NOMINATION/ APPLICATION FORM Copies of the Announcement and the relevant nomination/application forms are available from ARIONA S.A., Representative of the Onassis Foundation in Greece: o Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00 hrs. at the Secretariat, 7 Aeschinou Street, 105 58 Plaka, Athens o by regular mail to the interested parties, upon their request and after written indication of the relevant address. Please contact the Secretariat by post, fax (0030210 3713013) or e-mail: ffp@onassis.gr to request this material. o by e-mail, as attachments (please write to ffp@onassis.gr) o at the Foundation?s web site: www.onassis.gr. In case you ask for the form by mail, please indicate clearly a) the category of grant/scholarship you are interested in and b) your complete postal or e-mail address DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28, 2007 The application forms and all supporting documentsmust be post-marked no later thanFEBRUARY 28, 2007. Application files can either be sent by registered mail at the Foundation?s offices or handed in at the Foundation?s Secretariat (address above) in person or by representative, from Monday to Friday 09:00-16:00 hrs. Applications sent after the above-mentioned deadline will not be accepted. Applications or supporting documents sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Applicants will be informed of the results by regular mail in the end of July 2007. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. No candidacy will be taken in for examination unless accompanied by all of the required supporting documents (including the recommendation letters). 2. The letters of recommendation must be strictly addressed to the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, Foreigners? Fellowships Programme. Please note that photocopies of letters of recommendation will not be accepted. The letters can be included in the candidate?s file or be sent directly to the Foundation by the referees. 3. Any correspondence with the Foundation as well as the nomination/application forms and all supporting documents, i.e. certificates, letters of recommendation, degrees, diplomas, university transcripts etc. must be written and submitted in one of the working languages of the Foundation, i.e. Greek, English or French. Otherwise, they must be translated in one of those languages and the copies must be legalised by Public Authority. 4. The submitted supporting documents will not be returned. Applicants are kindly requested to submit copies, legalised by Public Authority, on A4 paper size [297x210mm]. 5. The artists should also include samples of their artistic work and/or audiovisual material in the application file. Original artifacts are not accepted. The samples will not be returned to the candidate after two years of their submission to the Foundation. 6. All applicants are kindly requested to send their applications to the Foundation directly and not through private or public institutions or organisations. 7. Those candidates who have already applied for a grant/scholarship in the last two years and wish to apply again this year do not have to submit all the required documents. Only the following are required: a) application form b) a new CV c) a new letter with the project proposal. 8. Former Fellows of the Foundation can apply again for a grant or scholarship only if five years have elapsed since their previous grant or scholarship. 9. Former Fellows of the Foundation who have received a grant or scholarship twice cannot apply again for a grant or scholarship. top 13th FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2007-2008 CATEGORY A I RESEARCH GRANTS UNIVERSITY FULL PROFESSORS Number of Grants: Up to ten [10] Duration: One [1] month during the academic year Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008 Addressed to: Full Members of National Academies and Full University Professors whose scholarly or artistic work has been widely acclaimed and who wish to visit Greece in order to conduct scholarly research or to collaborate with educational or research institutions and/or organisations Tenure:All nominees are expected to have had at least five-years? tenure of office as full professors before applying for the grant Condition: Only Full Professors are eligible to submit a nomination for this grant. The grantees of category AI will be invited, on a case by case basis, to deliver a lecture or to conduct a seminar during their stay in Greece, either at the Onassis Cultural Centre of Athens or at a University or another research or cultural centre. Subject of Research: The proposed research subject should be either directly related to the Greek culture, civilization and history or have an obvious social return for Greece. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS IN CATEGORY ? I : 1. The nomination form (see Nomination/Application Forms-Deadline) 2. A copy of the passport page where the birth date is shown 3. One (1) passport size photograph 4. A letter including all of the following information: r> o The title of your research in Greece o The reason for carrying out research in Greece o Any research in Greece already completed or in which you are currently involved o Any previous collaboration with Universities or Institutions in Greece o The University or Institution and the Greek colleagues (if any) you intend to collaborate with o The proposed period and place(s) of research in Greece. Please indicate whether travel within Greece will be necessary for your research and include a project plan of the trips you intend to make in Greece. o Knowledge of Modern or Ancient Greek. Knowledge of the Greek language, whenever not necessary by definition for scholarly purposes, is not a necessary prerequisite. However, elementary knowledge of the Greek language will be taken into consideration 5. A detailed Curriculum Vitae/ List of publications 6. Full names, addresses, fax and e-mail of two [2] referees who could provide the Foundation with academic references, if asked to do so. The nominees do not need to include any recommendation letters in the nomination file, unless they wish to. PROVISIONS OF THE RESEARCH GRANTS, CATEGORY ? I 1. A round trip air-ticket (business class) for the grantee only 2. A monetary grant of Four Thousand Five Hundred Euros (€ 4.500.-) for subsistence, accommodation and all other expenses. NOTE: The grant does not cover the month of August. The Foundation wishes to advise the applicants that it will not extend any facility other than the described above under any circumstances whatsoever. » Download the application form for Category AI top 13th FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2007-2008 CATEGORY A II RESEARCH GRANTS UNIVERSITY FACULTY ALL LEVELS (PH.D. HOLDERS) / POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS (PH.D. HOLDERS) / ARTISTS-MUSICIANS Number of Grants: : Up to ten [10] Duration: From three [3] up to six [6] months maximum during the academic year Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008 Addressed to: (a) University Full Professors (b) Associate Professors (c) Assistant Professors and Lecturers (d) Postdoctoral Researchers (Ph.D. holders) (e) renowned artists and musicians who wish to visit Greece in order to conduct scholarly research or to collaborate with educational or research or art institutions and organizations. Age Limit: For case (a) above: all candidates should be over 35 years old. For case (b): all candidates should be over 30 years old. For cases (c-e) there is no age limit. Condition: For cases (a-d) above, all applicants should have already finished their Ph.D. The grantees of category AII will be invited, on a case by case basis, to deliver a lecture or to conduct a seminar during their stay in Greece, either at the Onassis Cultural Centre of Athens or at a University or another research or cultural centre Subject of Research: The proposed research subject should be either directly related to the Greek culture, civilization and history or have an obvious social return for Greece. Requirement: The Foundation expects that all the grantees (of cases a-d) publish two (2) scientific articles in peer reviewed journals, within six (6) months from the use of their grant. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IN CATEGORY ? II : 1. The application form (see Nomination/Application Forms-Deadline) 2. A copy of the passport page where the birth date is shown 3. One (1) passport size photograph 4. A letter including all of the following information: o The title of your research in Greece o The reason for carrying out research in Greece o Any research in Greece already completed or in which you are currently involved o Any previous collaboration with Universities or Institutions in Greece o The University or Institution and the Greek colleagues you intend to collaborate with o The proposed period and place(s) of research in Greece. Please indicate whether travel within Greece will be necessary for your research and include a project plan of the trips you intend to make in Greece. While outlining your plan, please keep in mind that the month of August is not covered by the grant o Knowledge of Modern or Ancient Greek. Knowledge of the Greek language, whenever not necessary by definition for scholarly purposes, is not a necessary prerequisite. However, elementary knowledge of the Greek language will be favorably taken into consideration 5. A detailed Curriculum Vitae/ List of publications 6. Four (4) recommendation letters from Greece (if possible) and/or abroad 7. All candidates of cases (a-c) above should also include a certificate from their university attesting their exact academic position 8. All candidates of cases (a), (b), (c) and (d) should include a photocopy of the Ph.D. degree PROVISIONS OF THE RESEARCH GRANTS, CATEGORY ? II 1. A round trip air-ticket (economy class) for the grantee only for his/her arrival and upon his/her definite departure from Greece. 2. A monthly allowance of Two Thousand Five Hundred Euros (?2.500) for subsistence, accommodation and all other expenses. NOTE: The grant does not cover the month of August. The Foundation wishes to advise the applicants that it will not extend any facility other than the described above under any circumstances whatsoever. No allowance or air ticket is provided to the grantee?s spouse or dependents. » Download the application form for Category AII top 13th FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2007-2008 CATEGORY B TEACHER - TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS TEACHERS OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE, HISTORY & CIVILIZATION Number of scholarships: Five [5] Duration: up to six [6] months during the academic year Oct. 2007-Sept. 2008 Addressed to: active elementary or high school foreign teachers, who currently teach the Modern Greek language and literature. Teachers of Ancient Greek language and literature are also eligible, provided they speak modern Greek very well. For the applicants of this category very good and certified knowledge of Modern Greek language is absolutely compulsory. Age Limit: None Aim of the Scholarship: These scholarships aim at the acquaintance, collaboration and exchange of information between the scholarship recipients and their Greek colleagues in Greek schools, education or other relevant departments of Greek universities. The Scholarship does not cover the learning or improvement of the Greek language at language courses. The fellows follow a Teaching Practice programme of observations of Greek language courses and other courses at a specific primary school and high school of Athens and have the possibility to sit in some of the courses of the postgraduate course of Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language of the University of Athens. Condition: This programme presupposes that the scholarship recipients will continue offering their services to their country of origin, after they have completed their training in Greece. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATURES IN CATEGORY B: 1. The application form (see Nomination/Application Forms-Deadline) 2. One (1) passport size photograph 3. Official copies of all University diplomas, translated in either Greek, English or French and legalised by Public Authority 4. An official Greek language certificate/degree. Knowledge of Modern Greek language is compulsory for submission of candidature in this Category 5. Job confirmation from the Director of the School where the applicant is working 6. A recommendation letter from the Director of the School where the applicant is working 7. Two (2) recommendation letters either from Greece or abroad 8. A detailed Curriculum Vitae PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CATEGORY B 1. A round trip air-ticket (economy class) for the scholarship recipient only for his/her arrival and upon his/her definite departure from Greece. 2. A monthly allowance of One Thousand Two Hundred Euros (€ 1.200.-)for subsistence, accommodation and all other expenses. NOTE: The scholarship does not cover the Christmas School Vacations period (20/12/2007-08/01/2008), the Easter School Vacations period (21/04/08-05/05/08), the exams period (15 May onwards) and the summer months (June-July-August). The Foundation also wishes to advise the applicants that it will not extend any facility other than the described above under any circumstances. No allowance or air ticket is provided to the grantee?s spouse or dependents. » Download the application form for Category B top 13th FOREIGNERS' FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME 2007-2008 CATEGORY C ?DUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS & Ph.D. CANDIDATES Number of scholarships: Ten [10] Duration: From five [5] up to ten [10] months during the acad. year Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2008 Addressed to: Postgraduate Students & Ph.D. Candidates Age Limit: All candidates should be under forty [40] years old Conditions: a) the field of study should be covered by the Programme (see p. 1) b) at the time of application the applicants should be enrolled for a postgraduate course (Master?s, M.Phil., Ph.D.) at a University either outside Greece or in Greece c) the scholarships are offered for research in Greece only REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF CANDIDATURES IN CATEGORY C: 1. The application form (see Nomination/Application Forms-Deadline) 2. One (1) passport size photograph 3. Official copies of all university diploma(s)/degree(s), with final grade(s), translated in eitherGreek, English or French and legalised by Public Authority 4. Official transcript or university record showing grades obtained in each course for all previous years of study, where the final grade of the diploma / degree will be clearly stated 5. A certificate from the University where the applicant is currently enrolled, attesting that he/she is enrolled for postgraduate studies/doctoral diploma and the exact title of the post-graduate thesis or the doctoral dissertation 6. Official certificate attesting adequate knowledge of the Greek language. Please contact the relevant university departments or language schools or Greek embassy offices in your country for more information. Please note that basic knowledge of the Greek language is necessary prerequisite for applying, unless the applicant can prove that the research can be conducted in another language. The certificate can be submitted at a later date, but no later than March 31st, 2007 7. Four (4) original recommendation letters, two (2) from outside Greece and, if possible, two (2) from Greece. In case the applicant has no contact with any persons in Greece, he/she may send four (4) recommendation letters from University Professors or qualified persons from abroad 8. A complete Curriculum Vitae PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CATEGORY C 1. A round trip air-ticket (economy class) for the scholarship recipient only for his/her arrival and upon his/her definite departure from Greece 2. A monthly allowance of One Thousand Two Hundred Euros (€ 1.200.-) for subsistence, accommodation and all other expenses NOTE: The scholarship does not cover the month of August. The Foundation wishes to advise the applicants that it will not extend any facility other than the described above under any circumstances. No allowance or air ticket is provided to the grantee?s spouse or dependents. » Download the application form for Category C To request the application form in hard copy from the Secretariat of the Programme or to discuss any questions, please write to ffp@onassis.gr

Download the Application Forms in PDF format

» Download the application form for Category AI » Download the application form for Category AII » Download the application form for Category B » Download the application form for Category C

» Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

NOTE: The application forms are in PDF form (not Word) so that they cannot be modified in any way. Please note that YOU CAN ONLY PRINT THE APPLICATION FORM. The application form can be opened by ADOBE READER. If you don't have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, you can download it for free at www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html, following the instructions.

The CN Yang Scholars Programme For Undergraduate Programme at NTU Singapore

The CN Yang Scholars Programme is a premier undergraduate programme at Nanyang Technological University for science and engineering students. The programme is named in honour of Professor CN Yang, Nobel Laureate in Physics (1957) and one of the greatest scientists of our era.
Eligibility CriteriaThe Scholars Programme is open to all nationalities.
Candidates with international qualifications should have outstanding academic results and extra-curricular activities. Candidates should have offered Advanced Mathematics, Phyiscs and Chemistry at High School level and will be required to offer these subjects at the University Entrance Examination, if shortlisted.
Application ProcedureApplication for the Scholars Programme for international students is open. The closing date for the Scholars Programme is the same as the application for admission.


Terms and ConditionsStudents on the CN Yang Scholars Programme will be awarded the Nanyang Scholarship which covers the entire duration of the undergraduate studies on condition that scholars maintain a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 3.5 over 5. The academic performance is monitored on a semester basis.
The Nanyang Scholarship ceases once the student is no longer placed on the CN Yang Scholars Programme.The scholarship covers the following:
Tuition fee directly payable by students (after Tuition Grant)
Living allowance of $6,000 per annum
Book allowance of $500 per annum
Computer allowance of $1,500 (One-off)
Settling in allowance of $250 (One-off)
The CN Yang Scholar would be guaranteed a place in the hall of residence during the 4 years of his undergraduate life.
Candidates in receipt of other scholarships are not eligible for the Nanyang Scholarship.
There is no bond attached to the Nanyang Scholarship apart from the 3-year bond applicable to all foreign students under the Tuition Grant Scheme.
Please note:Please satisfy yourself of your eligibility for the application before submitting the application form. False information or willful suppression of material facts will render your application disqualified, or if the Scholarship is awarded to you, the award will be invalid and you will be required to pay back the amounts received.
Eligible CoursesThe CN Yang Scholars Programme is tenable for the pursuit of any Science and Engineering course in NTU except Maritime Studies.
For more details on the CN Yang Scholars Programme open the website belowhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/cnyang-scholars/home/course.htm
Source of this announcement open the website belowhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Scholarships/cnyang.htm

Taiwan Scholarship Program

1. The Purpose of the Taiwan Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Taiwan Scholarship Program is to encourage promising students from foreign countries to pursue their studies in Taiwan and to enhance educational and academic exchange.

2. Types of Scholarships and Benefits

(1) Undergraduate Scholarships: These scholarships are for qualified foreign students who want to pursue undergraduate studies at universities/colleges in Taiwan. A stipend of NT$25,000 per month per student will be provided.
(2) Master's Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided for qualified foreign students who want to pursue their master's degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan.
(3) Ph.D. Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided for qualified foreign students who want to pursue their Ph.D. degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan .
For recipients from countries maintaining formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, monthly stipends of NT$30,000 will be provided to them to pursue undergraduate degrees in Taiwan. In addition, an economy class roundtrip airfare ticket will be offered to each recipient from such countries upon approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Scholarship stipends will be made available to recipients on a monthly basis in care of universities. Recipients will be responsible for registration fees, tuition fees, their own accommodations, food, insurance and other miscellaneous expenses.

3. Awards and Types of Scholarships Offered by Government Agencies

Taiwan scholarship awards will be decided by the Taiwan Scholarship Management and Promotion Committee and will be announced by the overseas Taiwan missions in January every year.
Taiwan Scholarships are jointly funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the National Science Committee of the Executive Yuan (NSC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Scholarships offered by the aforementioned agencies are as follows:
(1) MOE: Undergraduate/Master's/ Ph.D. Scholarships.
(2) MOFA: Undergraduate Scholarships;
(3) NSC: Master's/ Ph.D. Scholarships; and
(4) MOEA: Master's/ Ph.D. Scholarships; limited to graduate degree programs and are related to science, engineering, agriculture, medicine and hi-tech fields.

4. Qualifications For Applicants

Applicants applying to the Taiwan Scholarship Program must meet the following requirements:
(1) must have an outstanding academic record, and be of good character;
(2) must not be overseas Chinese students or foreign students who are concurrently holding a Taiwan nationality (see NOTE); and
(3) must not be exchange students, nor be in receipt of any other scholarships from any other Taiwan government agencies.
For further requirements please refer to the Taiwan Scholarship Program Guidelines .

5. The Scholarship Application & Selection Process

All applications must be submitted to a designated Taiwan overseas mission, in the country of the applicant's citizenship, from February 1 st until the end of March of each year. These overseas Taiwan missions will be responsible for the selection of recipients. (See 6 below)

6. Applicants must contact the relevant Taiwan overseas missions for the amount of awards and scholarship types that are available to their home country. Candidates must satisfy both the general eligibility criteria and any additional specific criteria from their country. (Please log on the website of our Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mofa.gov.tw for contact information)

7. Post-scholarship Opportunities
Pursuant to the "Employment Service Law", scholarship recipients are entitled to apply for a working permit in Taiwan within one year of their graduation.

8. The Taiwan Scholarship Program Guidelines may be subject to change without notice
Applicants who are interested in the Taiwan Scholarship Program may access information about Taiwan's universities/colleges and the latest program guidelines by going to the Ministry of Education's website ( http://english.moe.gov.tw )

NOTE: Overseas Chinese students who plan to travel to Taiwan in order to pursue studies should contact the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission ( http://www.ocac.gov.tw ), in order to apply for Overseas Chinese Student Scholarships in accordance with the Regulations Governing Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan . They should not apply for support from the Taiwan Scholarship Program described above. Foreign students who are currently studying in Taiwan should apply for the Foreign Student Scholarships provided by their universities or colleges.

Source: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=551&CtNode;=416∓=1