1. Chinese Culture University (CCU of “the University”) formulates the following guidelines to facilitate internationalization at the University by encouraging overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau and international students to study for the degree programs at the University.
2. Eligibility

• Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students admitted under the Ministry of Education’s Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan and Regulations Regarding Hong Kong and Macau Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan are eligible to apply. International Students admitted under the Ministry of Education’s Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan are eligible to apply.
• Newly admitted and current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau and international students who are studying for undergraduate or graduate programs are eligible to apply.
• The Guidelines apply to overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau and international students enrolled in the Fall Semester of 2024 and after.
• Scholarship duration

Undergraduate students:  4 years maximum. Master’s and doctoral program students: 2 years maximum.

1. Scholarship for newly admitted students.
2. Quota and types

• Distinguished students include students whose grades are in the A rank according to CCU’s List of Suggested Grades in Different Regions, and students whose grades are in the B rank and recommended by the principal of the overseas high schools, CCU Alumni associations, or departments after the application interviews. These students will be granted a full tuition and fees waiver.
• Outstanding students include students whose grades are in the C rank according to CCU’s List of Suggested Grades in Different Regions, and students whose grades are in the D rank and recommended by the principal of the overseas high schools, CCU Alumni associations, or departments after the application interviews. These students will be awarded NT$50,000 of scholarship for that academic year. These students will be awarded NT$70,000 of scholarship for that academic year if they are admitted into the designated
• Scholarship recipients will be granted the right to stay at a standard dormitory room without accommodation fees. For a non-standard room, applicants need to pay for the excess fees.

2. Review and Announcement

Scholarship qualification will be reviewed by the committee formed by the department faculty members and administrators from the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of International and Mainland China Affairs, and the Center for International Interchange based on CCU’s List of Suggested Grades in Different Regions, the annual budget and recruitment results. The list of scholarship recipients will be announced one week after the admission results are posted.

1. Scholarship for current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students
2. Eligibility:

Current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students with an excellent academic profile during previous academic year(s) and a score over 80 for Student Conduct are eligible to apply.

2. Quota and types

• Current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students whose average score of the previous semester(s) is over 80 and have excellent academic performance will be awarded a scholarship or stipend. The awarded students have obligation to provide service to school, including being a teaching assistant or helping in the international events on campus.
• Current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students whose average score of the previous semester(s) is over 70 and ranked in top 30% in the class will be awarded NT$20,000 for that academic year.
• Current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students studying in the designated departments will be awarded NT$40,000 if they have an average score of the previous semester(s) is over 60 and ranked in top 45% in the class.

1. Scholarship for current international students
2. Current Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students whose average score of the previous semester(s) is over 80 and have excellent academic performance will be awarded a scholarship or stipend. The awarded students have obligation to provide service to school, including being a teaching assistant or helping in the international events on campus.
3. Quota and types

(1)  Current international students whose average score of the previous semester(s) is over 75 and ranked in top 15% in the class will be awarded full tuition and fee waiver.

(2) Current international students whose average score of the previous semester(s)is over 65 and ranked in top 35% in the class will be awarded NT$ 20,000.

(3) Current international students studying in the designated departments will be awarded NT$ 40,000 if they have an average score of over 60 of the previous semester(s) and ranked in top 50% in the class.

VII. Review of qualification

1. Qualification review for the scholarship for Overseas Chinese/Hong Kong & Macau students and international students is based on student’s academic performance.

• Review of the undergraduate students’ academic performance is done solely based on their overall grades from the previous academic year(s).
• Evaluation of academic performance of the master’s (doctoral) students is done based on such students’ overall grades from the first year of the graduate program.
  2. The list of the designated departments for each academic year shall be posted on the website of the Office of Academic Affairs.
  3. Scholarships for students studying in CCU’s International Foundation Program are awarded in accordance with the Implementation Guidelines for International Foundation Program Scholarships. IFP program students who are also qualified for this scholarship shall be awarded the one with the maximum amount.

VIII. Scholarship Termination

1. Scholarship recipients shall return the scholarship awarded and pay the full amount of the tuition and fees if they have applied for suspension/withdrawal. Shall students have paid more than the required tuition and fees, excess amount will be refund.
2. The scholarship will not be awarded to students who re-enroll after suspension/withdrawal until the next academic year. Such students can apply for the scholarship when they meet the requirements. Students who are suspended due to poor academic or conduct grades or have been sentenced for committing a criminal case may not apply for scholarships after re-enrolling.
3. Terms and Conditions:
   1. Scholarship recipients may not concurrently receive other full amount scholarships issued by the Taiwanese government or other institutes.
   2. Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient violates the laws or regulations of the government or the University. The scholarship will be revoked, and the amount awarded shall be return to school.
   3. The guidelines shall be approved by the Administrative Meeting before implementation. Any amendments shall be processed accordingly.