Country: Taiwan

Program: Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Duration: Up to 4 years

Introduction:

Chang Gung University (CGU) is a prestigious private research university located in Taiwan. It was founded in 1994 and is named after Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, one of the largest medical centers in Taiwan. CGU is known for its excellence in medical and health sciences education and research, although it offers programs in various other fields as well. The university is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, aiming to produce graduates who are not only academically proficient but also equipped with practical skills and a sense of social responsibility.

CGU’s campus is situated in Taoyuan City, which is part of the greater Taipei metropolitan area. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, management, liberal arts, and social sciences. With its strong emphasis on research and development, Chang Gung University has established itself as a leading institution in Taiwan and has garnered recognition internationally for its contributions to various fields, particularly in healthcare and biomedical sciences.

Chang Gang University Scholarships 2024-2024:

Every year Chang Gang University offers scholarships for international students. These scholarships are offer to applicants continuing their Bachelor, Masters and PhD degrees. Chang Gang University offers multiple scholarships , each one is discussed below one by one:

1.CGU Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students:

International students who have been enroll at CGU for more than one semester may apply. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic performance in the previous semester.

• 1st Prize: NT$10,000
• 2nd Prize: NT$7,000
• 3rd Prize: NT$4,000
•  Number of places：3 to 6 students per class cohort in each program (subject to class cohort size and related regulations)

2. CGU Scholarships for International Master’s Students:

 The award (based on a 2-year maximum) includes:

Scheme 1: fully sponsored by CGU

1. Tuition Waiver: an amount equivalent to the tuition and miscellaneous fees or credit fees
2. Free on-campus accommodation (quad room)
3. Monthly stipend: NT$6,000
4. Opportunity for extra monthly stipend up to NT$12,000 per month

Scheme 2: fully sponsored by both potential supervisor and CGU

1. Tuition Waiver: an amount equivalent to the tuition and miscellaneous fees or credit fees
2. Free on-campus accommodation (quad room)
3. Part-time research assistantship: NT$6,000
4. Opportunity for extra monthly stipend up to NT$12,000 per month

*The tuition waiver will only be offer after the potential advisor agrees to offer you the part-time research assistantship. Therefore, we recommend that you contact your potential advisor regarding the part-time research assistantship before the admission application ends.

Benefits:

• An amount equivalent to the tuition and miscellaneous fees or credit fees
• Monthly stipend: NT$6,000

3.CGU Scholarships for International Doctoral Students (2023-2024 intake)

•  The award (based on a 4-year maximum) includes:
  1. Monthly stipend: NT$30,000 (50% supported by advisor and 50% matching from CGU)
  2. Extra scholarship for outstanding students up to NT$12,000 per month

Benefits:

• Monthly stipend: NT$30,000.

Program requirements:

• Passing the evaluation from academic advisor.

• Taking the required Chinese courses in the first year.

• Attaining an overall average grade of 80% or above in each semester.

• Passing the qualifying examination for doctoral candidacy before the start of the third year of study.

4.Taiwan Government Scholarships:

There are scholarships offer by different government agencies of Taiwan:

• MOE (Ministry of Education) Taiwan Scholarship
• MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Taiwan Scholarship

•  Application period：February 1 to March 31 each year

International students must apply for these scholarships via the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in their home country. Taiwan Scholarship recipient cannot be in simultaneous receipt of any other award or subsidy from any Taiwan Government institution (organization) or any education institution in Taiwan.

5.Teaching or Research Assistantships:

International students studying at CGU may apply for teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA) positions and receive salaries as a way of funding.

Salaries:

• RA positions for students in master’s programs: NT$4,000 – 12,000 per month
• RA positions for students in doctoral programs: NT$8,000 – 24,000 per month
• TA positions: NT$8,000 – 10,000 per month

List of programs:

Below is the link to program offered at Chang Gung University for Undergraduate and Post graduate studies:

Deadline:

The last date to apply for Chang Gung University Scholarship is 30th April 2024.