Approved by the 1808 Administrative Council Meeting dated Dec. 6, 2023
Amendment approved by the 1814 Administrative Council Meeting
dated April 10, 2024

Amendment approved by the 1820 Administrative Council Meeting
dated Oct.2, 2024

Amendment approved by the 1828 Administrative Council Meeting
dated June 4, 2025

Amendment approved by the 1840 Administrative Council Meeting
dated May 6, 2026

I. Purpose

Chinese Culture University (hereinafter referred to as “the University”) formulates these guidelines to accelerate the pace of internationalization at the University by encouraging Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International students to apply for and study in degree programs at the University.

II. Eligibility

1. The status of Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and international students referred to in these Guidelines shall be recognized in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s “Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Compatriot Students in Taiwan,” “Regulations For Hong Kong and Macao Residents Studying in Taiwan,” and “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.”

2. Eligible applicants include newly admitted or transfer Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, or international students in undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs admitted through the University’s independent recruitment channels for international/overseas students, or recommended by alumni organizations or overseas partner schools for the current semester, as well as currently enrolled students who meet the qualifications for the current semester.

3. Newly admitted students refer to students registered as first-year students upon enrollment. Students whose academic level is elevated to the second year or above shall be deemed transfer students.

4. For students recruited through special projects approved by official sign-off or under cooperative agreements, their eligibility shall be determined based on the approved contents of the project or agreement.

5. These Guidelines shall apply to students enrolling from the 2024 (113) academic year onward.

6. Students who apply for undergraduate programs upon completing their studies under CCU’s Chinese Language Teaching Professionals Recommendation Program are not eligible for these scholarships/grants.

III. Subsidy Period

The subsidy period is from the first to the fourth year for undergraduate programs, and from the first to the second year for master’s and doctoral programs. Students extending their study period (delayed graduation) are not eligible to apply.

IV. Entrance Scholarship for Newly Admitted Students

1. Quota and Amount:

   • Top Students: In accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” students whose academic performance reaches Grade A, or reaches Grade B with a recommendation from a faculty member of their current school, an overseas alumni organization, or through the University’s interview process, shall receive a 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees waiver scholarship for the current academic year.

   • Outstanding Students: In accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” students whose academic performance reaches Grade C or above, or reaches Grade D with a recommendation from a faculty member of their current school, an overseas alumni organization, or through the University’s interview process, shall receive a scholarship of NT$50,000 for the current academic year.

   • Award recipients shall enjoy free accommodation in a basic room type in the on-campus dormitories for the first year. If a non-basic room type is selected, the student must pay the price difference.

2. Application Method: Students must check the scholarship application box when registering on the University’s website and submit relevant supporting documents before the application deadline.

3. Review, Evaluation, and Announcement: A scholarship review committee—composed of representatives from the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of International and Mainland China Affairs, the Center for International Interchange, and faculty representatives from colleges and departments—shall review applications in accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compariot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” and award scholarships to the best candidates based on the budget and recruitment status of the current year. The review results will be announced alongside the admission results.

V. Scholarship for Transfer Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Students

1. Quota and Amount:

   • Top Students: In accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” students whose academic performance reaches Grade A, or reaches Grade B with a recommendation through the University’s interview process, shall receive a 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees waiver scholarship for the current semester.

   • Outstanding Students: In accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” students whose academic performance reaches Grade C or above, or reaches Grade D with a recommendation through the University’s interview process, shall receive a scholarship of NT$25,000 for the current semester.

2. Application Method: Students must check the scholarship application box when registering on the University’s website and submit relevant supporting documents before the application deadline.

3. Review, Evaluation, and Announcement: The scholarship review committee—composed of representatives from the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of International and Mainland China Affairs, the Center for International Interchange, and faculty representatives from colleges and departments—shall review applications in accordance with the “Suggested Grade Comparison Table for Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Student Scholarships at Chinese Culture University,” and award scholarships to the best candidates based on the budget and recruitment status of the current year. The review results will be announced alongside the admission results.

VI. Academic Scholarships and Grants for Currently Enrolled Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and International Students

1. Application Eligibility: Students who maintain a conduct score of 80 or above and exhibit excellent academic performance during their enrollment shall be selected for scholarships/grants. Award recipients are obligated to provide service, such as serving as teaching assistants or assisting with campus internationalization activities.

2. Quota and Amount of Scholarships/Grants:

   • Students whose average grade for the application semester and the previous semester is 75 or above, and whose class average rank is within the top 15% (inclusive), may receive a maximum of 100% tuition and miscellaneous fees waiver scholarship/grant for the current academic year.

   • Students whose average grade for the application semester and the previous semester is 65 or above, and whose class average rank is within the top 35% (inclusive), may receive a maximum scholarship/grant of NT$20,000 for the current academic year.

   • The scholarships/grants may be adjusted based on the current year’s budget and student performance.

3. Application Method: The Office of International and Mainland China Affairs will announce the scholarship applications in January and June each year. Eligible students must actively apply in accordance with the announcements.

4. Disbursement of Scholarships/Grants: Award recipients must complete their tuition payment and registration before they can claim the scholarship/grant for the current semester.

VII. Review Methods

1. The academic performance of currently enrolled Overseas Compatriot, Hong Kong, Macau, and international students is evaluated based on the average grade of the application semester and the previous semester. The average ranking is calculated by determining the “Rank/Total Number of Students in Class” for each of the two semesters separately, adding them together, and dividing by two to get the average value.

2. Students of the International Foundation Program shall be evaluated in accordance with the “Chinese Culture University Review Methods for International Foundation Program Scholarships and Grants.” If a student’s academic performance meets the subsidy standards of these Guidelines, the subsidy shall be awarded based on the highest single scholarship/grant amount.

VIII. Revocation of Award Eligibility

1. Students who take a leave of absence or withdraw from the University shall not receive any scholarships/grants for that semester. Their tuition and miscellaneous fees shall be calculated in accordance with the standard refund regulations. If the scholarship/grant waiver already applied exceeds the payable tuition and miscellaneous fees, the difference shall be refunded; if it is insufficient, the student must pay the deficit.

2. Students who resume their studies after a leave of absence shall not receive any scholarships/grants for that academic year (including both the fall and spring semesters). In the following year, they may enjoy waivers based on their year of study, academic performance, and conduct score. Students who take a leave of absence due to failing conduct scores, failing academic performance, or a definitive conviction in a criminal case shall not apply for waivers upon resuming their studies.

IX. General Principles

1. If an award recipient is found to have violated government laws or relevant University regulations, their eligibility shall be revoked, and any scholarships/grants already received must be returned.

2. Recipients who receive free accommodation in a basic room type in the on-campus dormitories but cancel their accommodation after the start of the semester will have their accommodation subsidy revoked and must bear any resulting accommodation fees.

X. Implementation

These Guidelines shall be promulgated and implemented upon passage by the Administration Conference; the same procedure shall apply to any future amendments.