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Chang Gung University Scholarships 2027 in Taiwan (Fully Funded)

Full tuition plus a monthly living package at one of Taiwan’s leading private research universities — for international Master’s and PhD students starting in fall 2027.

Round 1 closes 17 Nov 2026 · 23 days left Open Updated 22 Oct 2026 By Chang Gung University
Award
Full tuition waiver. Master’s students receive TWD 8,000 per month plus a research assistantship with their advisor; PhD students receive TWD 12,000 per month living allowance plus an NT$29,000 per month stipend (about US$966), plus an advisor research assistantship.
Eligible
Non-Taiwanese international students: a bachelor’s degree for Master’s applicants, a master’s degree for PhD applicants. Good physical and mental health. You may not hold another scholarship at the same time, and you may apply to one department only.
How
Apply online through the CGU international admissions portal (recruit-intl.cgu.edu.tw) before the round deadline. Pay the TWD 1,600 (US$50) application fee — it is non-refundable and cannot be waived, even for scholarship applicants. Admission is by written document review, with a phone or video interview if the department needs one.
Deadline
Fall 2027 Round 1: 25 September – 17 November 2026 (26 days from 22 Oct 2026). Round 2: 29 December 2026 – 20 February 2027. The 2027 spring round (Master’s/PhD only) closed 25 September 2026.
Fine print
CGU contacts applicants by email only — use an address you check daily. No IELTS is required if your previous education was in English. Documents not in Chinese or English need a notarised translation.

About the scholarship

Chang Gung University (CGU) in Taoyuan, Taiwan, runs its own scholarship for international students alongside its degree admissions: a full tuition waiver plus a monthly living package for Master’s and PhD students. It is one of the more generous university-funded awards in Taiwan because the PhD tier stacks three separate payments — a living allowance, a monthly stipend, and an advisor research assistantship.

The university has published its 2027–2028 international admission guidelines (posted 4 September 2026) with two fall rounds. Round 1 is open now and closes 17 November 2026 — 26 days from today (22 October 2026). A second round follows from 29 December 2026 to 20 February 2027.

Eligibility

  • Be a non-Taiwanese international student (all nationalities except Taiwan).
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree for Master’s programmes, or a master’s degree for PhD programmes.
  • Be in good physical and mental health.
  • Not hold any other scholarship at the same time.
  • Apply to one department only — multiple simultaneous applications are not processed.

Benefits

  • Full tuition fee waiver for both Master’s and PhD students.
  • Master’s: TWD 8,000 per month living allowance.
  • PhD: TWD 12,000 per month living allowance plus NT$29,000 per month (about US$966) as a stipend.
  • Research assistantships with the student’s advisor, for both levels.
  • Programmes start in the fall semester (early September); spring entry (mid-February) exists for Master’s/PhD but its 2027 round has closed.

Documents required

  • The online application form on the CGU international admissions portal.
  • Highest degree certificate (officially stamped) and academic transcripts.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A valid passport (bio page).
  • A study plan in English or Chinese.
  • An English proficiency statement if applicable (no IELTS needed if your previous education was in English).
  • PhD applicants: academic thesis or publications.
  • Payment receipt for the TWD 1,600 application fee — unpaid applications are not processed, and cash is not accepted.

How to apply

  1. Register on the portalCreate an account at recruit-intl.cgu.edu.tw, confirm it through the email link, log in, and select your programme — remember, one department only.
  2. Complete the form step by stepFill in every section online and upload all required documents before the round deadline.
  3. Pay the application feeTransfer TWD 1,600 (US$50) and upload the payment receipt to the portal. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived for any reason, including scholarship applicants.
  4. Submit before the round closesRound 1 closes 17 November 2026; Round 2 runs 29 December 2026 – 20 February 2027. Late submissions are not accepted.
  5. Watch your emailCGU contacts applicants solely by email. Review is by written documents, with a phone or video interview only if the department requests one.

FAQs

Is IELTS required for the CGU scholarship?

No — if your previous education was in English, you do not need IELTS. An English proficiency statement is only asked for where applicable.

Can I apply to two departments to improve my chances?

No. CGU states clearly that you may apply for one department only; applications that ignore this are not processed.

Is the application fee waived for scholarship applicants?

No. The TWD 1,600 (US$50) fee is mandatory, non-refundable, and explicitly cannot be waived for any reason — including when applying for the CGU scholarship.

When do classes start?

Fall semester classes begin in early September 2027. The spring semester (mid-February start) is Master’s/PhD only, and its 2027 round has already closed.

Can I hold another scholarship alongside the CGU one?

No. Candidates cannot hold more than one scholarship at the same time.

How will I know the result?

By email — CGU contacts applicants solely by email, so use a valid address you check frequently.

Verified 22 Oct 2026: official cgu.edu.tw “Application Guidelines for International Students 2027–2028 Academic Year” page (posted 4 Sep 2026) — Fall 2027 Round 1: 25 Sep–17 Nov 2026; Round 2: 29 Dec 2026–20 Feb 2027; 2027 spring round (Master’s/PhD only, 3 Aug–25 Sep 2026) now closed; apply at recruit-intl.cgu.edu.tw; contact cgu_fs@mail.cgu.edu.tw, +886-3-2118800 ext 3064. Official CGU application procedures page: TWD 1,600 (US$50) fee, non-refundable and not waivable; one department per application; email-only contact; written review with possible phone/video interview. Scholarship package (full tuition waiver; Master’s TWD 8,000/month + advisor assistantship; PhD TWD 12,000/month + NT$29,000/month stipend + advisor assistantship) corroborated by three agreeing trackers (opportunitiesinfo.com, bloompakistan.com, montessoriline.com); the scholarshipforphd.com 2027 guide agrees on rounds, documents and the no-IELTS-if-English-educated rule. No invented GPA or test thresholds are stated.

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