Scholarships

Supporting Students Through Merit-Based Financial Aid

ISU International Student Scholarships

I-Shou University is committed to attracting outstanding international students to join our vibrant academic community. Our scholarship programs are designed to reward academic excellence, encourage active participation in campus life, and support students throughout their studies in Taiwan.

The International Student Scholarship is funded through government grants and the University’s own budget. The program provides financial support for eligible bachelor’s and master’s students and is awarded based on academic merit, conduct, and overall performance.

Types of Scholarships

1. Scholarships for New International Students

Newly admitted international students may receive a scholarship package valued up to:

  • Full tuition and required fees for the first academic year

  • NT$20,000 on-campus accommodation subsidy

Awards are granted after evaluation by the Scholarship Committee and are distributed evenly across the first two semesters.

2. Scholarships for Continuing Students

Continuing international students who did not receive the award at admission may apply after one academic year of study.

Eligible students may receive:

  • Up to one semester of tuition and required fees

The exact amount is determined by academic merit, conduct, and overall performance, the Committee’s review.

Eligibility Requirements

For New Students

  • Submit a complete scholarship application with supporting documents.

  • Evaluation is based on academic history, recommendations, extracurricular achievements, and national exam results (if applicable).

For Continuing Students

Applicants must meet the following standards:
  • Ranked top 40% in their class in the previous semester.
  • Conduct score of 85 or above with no minor demerits or greater disciplinary actions.
  • Completed at least 9 credits in the prior semester (scholarship amount adjusted proportionally if fewer credits were taken).
  • Completed required service-learning activities:

    • All scholarship students must join service-learning activities.

    • Performance evaluation affects future scholarship qualification.

Application Periods

For New Students

Submit during the admission application stage (Fall or Spring).

For Continuing Students

Apply between Week 15–18 of each semester through the Office of International and Cross-strait Affairs.

Required Documents

For New Students

  • Application form

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Recommendation letter

  • Academic transcripts

  • Certificates of academic/extracurricular achievements

  • National exam score report (if applicable)

For Continuing Students​

  • Application form (master’s students only)

  • Academic ranking list

  • Service-learning certificates

  • Proof of international volunteer service

  • Other documents showing special achievements

Enrollment & Scholarship Use

Scholarship recipients must report to the Office on the first day of school to complete enrollment. Tuition, required fees, and on-campus housing costs will be deducted from the award. Students must pay any remaining balance if the scholarship amount is insufficient.

Important Restrictions

  • Scholarship recipients may not receive similar scholarships from ISU, the government, or partner companies unless special consent is granted.

  • The University may revoke scholarships for issues such as poor attendance, low conduct scores, suspension, withdrawal, or disciplinary actions.

  • Students submitting fraudulent documents must return all scholarship funds and will be disqualified.

Scholarship Committee

Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee, composed of University leaders including the President, vice presidents, deans, and the Secretary-General. All scholarship decisions follow a fair, transparent review process.

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