The Office of International Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2026 Xuehai Xizhu Program (Second Round), a Ministry of Education scholarship that supports outstanding students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds in undertaking overseas study.
Scholarship Information
| Program | Description | Application Period |
|---|---|---|
| Xuehai Xizhu Program | Supports outstanding students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue overseas study. | Now through September 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
Funding Period
- One academic semester (term) or
- One academic year
Funding Coverage
The amount awarded will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications as described in the proposal and will take into consideration the destination country or city, as well as current economy-class airfare.
Eligible expenses may include:
- One round-trip economy-class airfare
- Overseas tuition fees
- Living expenses
Reference:
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Guidelines for the "Xuehai Feiyang" and "Xuehai Xizhu" Overseas Study Scholarship Programs (Revised 2024).
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- Application Document Checklist
- Recommendation Form for Outbound Exchange Study Applicants
- Copy of both sides of the applicant's National ID Card and an original Certificate of Enrollment
- Official Chinese transcripts, including:
- Complete academic record with class ranking percentile
- Previous semester transcript with class ranking percentile
- Valid language proficiency certificate issued within the past two years
- Study proposal, including:
- Purpose of application
- Expected study courses abroad
- Study plan
- Relevance to current academic program
- Autobiography in both Chinese and English, outlining the applicant's academic strengths, interests, extracurricular activities, awards, and achievements (one original copy of each language version)
- Other supporting documents that may strengthen the application (such as disaster-related certificates or unemployment insurance documentation)
- Applicants to the Xuehai Xizhu Program must additionally submit financial documents, including:
- Proof of annual household income
- Property ownership statement issued by the National Taxation Bureau
- Applicants to the Xuehai Xizhu Program must also provide official certification of low-income, middle-to-low-income, or equivalent household status issued by the competent local government authority.
- Complete the online registration form:
https://www.surveycake.com/s/YqkGo
Important Notes
Students planning to participate in an exchange program during either of the following semesters are eligible to apply:
- Spring Semester 2027 (Academic Year 115-2)
- Fall Semester 2027 (Academic Year 116-1)
Please submit all required application materials to the Office of International Affairs (Yuandi Office) no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 14, 2026.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Office of International Affairs – International Exchange Division
Contact Person: Ms. Yu-Han Luo
Extension: 2392
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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