Southern Sunshine Scholarship
Quarterly Publication Vol. 4
Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office Taiwan Partnership National Dong Hwa University Online Application
Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office is commissioned by the Ministry of Education which strives to provide necessary services for the higher education cooperation between Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries and the wider international community. In order to promote higher education collaboration and mutual development for Southeast Asia countries, the ESIT office has initiated scholarship programs with countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore to assist students to study in Taiwan. In 2012, the ESIT office has brought together 79 universities in Taiwan to form Taiwan Consortium, offering over 250 English-instructed programs for Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in various disciplines, and thus serving as a bridge connecting students and the consortium universities in Taiwan.
Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) A joint initiative by the ESIT program office and the finest ESIT consortium universities, the Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) project was designed for candidates from Southeast and South Asia region who aim at pursuing advanced degrees in Taiwan.
The Scholarship Academic
Programs:
English-instructed
programs
in
various
disciplines
(Program
information:
http://www.esit.org.tw/program.php) Scholarship Offering: Financial support of tuition waiver for up to two years for master’s and four years for doctoral degree provided by consortium universities in Taiwan Language Qualifications: Minimum international TOEFL 550 or equivalent certificate; or with minimum Chinese Test of Proficiency-Huayu (TOP) Level 4 certificate
Taiwan Partnership 32 finest consortium universities in Taiwan have participated in the Southern Sunshine Scholarship Project offering various English-instructed
programs
of
high
quality.
Please
refer
to
the
following
link
for
more
details:
http://www.esit.org.tw/south6.php
International Institution Partnership Currently there are 35 universities and institutes in southeastern Asia countries participating in the project that encourage and select university faculty/staff and students to apply for Taiwanese universities under SSS project. New participation of institutions from Southeast and South Asia region is especially welcomed by sending back the SSS Partnership Form (available at http://www.esit.org.tw/south1.php). We will contact you for more details.
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NORTH
Southern Sunshine Scholarship Taiwan Partnership
1.
Chang Gung University
2.
Chung Hua University
3.
Chung Yuan Christian University
4.
Minghsin University of Science and Technology
5.
National Central University
6.
National Chiao Tung University
7.
National Taipei University
8.
National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
9.
National Taipei University of Technology
10. National Taiwan Ocean University 11.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
12.
Taipei Medical University
13.
Tatung University
CENTRAL SOUTH
14. Asia University 15.
Chienkuo Technology University
20. Far East University
16. Da Yeh University
21.
17.
Fooyin University
National Chi Nan University
22. Fortune University
18. National Taichung University of Education
23. Kaohsiung Medical University
19. Providence University
24. Kun Shan University 25. Nan hua University 26. National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology 27. National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences 28. National Pingtung Institute of Commerce 29. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology 30. National Sun Yat-sen University 31.
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology 32. National Don Hwa University
EAST
Southern Sunshine Scholarship-Taiwan Partnership National Dong Hwa University Academics
A comprehensive university emphasizing research and teaching excellence
Eight colleges offering 37 bachelors’ 45 masters’ and 17 Ph.D. programs
Over 500 faculty members, 96% with Ph.D. degrees from renowned overseas or domestic university
More than 10,000 students, over 400 being non-domestic
Teaching Excellence awards from the Ministry of Education Research
Over US$7 million annual research funding from National Science Council
Around US$3 million annual governmental and non-profit institutional research grants
Scientific research centers such as Nanotechnology Research Center, Cloud Computing and Digital Contents Center, Energy Technology Center etc.
Development in transdisciplinary research Facilities
State-of-the-art facilities such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM),
X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) micro-Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy
Numerous advanced facilities and equipment for laboratory and field studies Environment
Located at Hualien on the eastern coast of Taiwan, a county of specular natural beauty
Two-hour train ride from Taipei to Hualien
251 hectares, the largest flatland campus in Taiwan
The most scenic campus in Taiwan
Serene environment free from pollution
For details, please refer to NDHU website: http://www.ndhu.edu.tw
National Dong Hwa University National Dong Hwa University is located on the eastern coast of Taiwan with the mission of promoting higher education and cultivating academic research. Established in 1994, the university has eight colleges offering various programs on science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, management, environmental studies, fine arts, education, indigenous studies, and marine sciences. As a comprehensive and energetic university, it emphasizes both research and teaching.
The faculty members demonstrate their passion and
enthusiasm in research, and their commitment in teaching has been recognized by the Ministry of Education with the Teaching Excellence Awards.
The university strives to offer a unique well-rounded experience to students and instill in them professional expertise, humanistic concerns and scientific competence.
On the picturesque campus, there are around 100 student
organizations on various interest groups and activities. Numerous sports facilities are also available, including canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, rope climbing, orienteering, etc. These activities provide chances for students to enrich their lives, improve their social skills, and enhance their leadership.
Currently, there are over 400 non-domestic students coming from over 20 countries.
The university’s commitment to internationalization leads to a
supportive environment encouraging students to understand different cultures, integrate with the world, and broaden their exposure.
Selective scholarships are
offered to academic outstanding international students.
To promote Chinese
learning, free Chinese courses of different levels are provided. In addition, work study opportunities such as research assistants, teaching assistants, and various administrative posts are available on campus.
International students are welcome to apply! For details, please refer to NDHU website: http://www.ndhu.edu.tw
Online Application ESIT Online Application System The ESIT online application system is designed to provide information service and to ease the process of application for international candidates with the quick access to more than 250 English-instructed programs from the ESIT Consortium Universities. To apply for a degree program under Southern Sunshine Scholarship project, please visit the online application system (http://www.esit.org.tw/). You may need to prepare a list of application materials for the University Committee to review your qualification for admission and scholarship.
The Application Procedures
Program Information List of English-instructed programs offered by the ESIT Consortium universities (http://www.esit.org.tw/program.php)
Online Application Visit www.esit.org.tw to register and apply for a program (each candidate may apply for up to 5 programs)
Reaching the Consortium Online application materials to be transmitted to the Consortium universities
Consortium Review The Consortium universities will review your qualification for admission and scholarship (varies among universities) When admitted by multiple universities, choose one to attend and notify others your decision!!