Kaohsiung Medical University Scholarships 2024/25 in Taiwan

1. Online Application Form and KMU Scholarship Application Form (if applicable)
   • Fill out online, print, sign, and upload.
   • Up to 3 programs can be applied for.
2. The R.O.C. representative office verified the highest-level diploma.
   • You must include a Chinese or English translation if necessary.
   • Additional credentials required based on the region of study:
     • Mainland China: Adhere to specific regulations.
     • Hong Kong/Macao: Follow specific examination and recognition regulations.
     • Other areas: Refer to the specific rules for foreign academic credentials.
   • Current year graduates: Submit “certificate of expected graduation” or “certificate of enrollment.”
   • For international students with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Taiwan: Provide a certificate of “being enrolled via International Students Admission Channel.”
3. Official transcripts verified by R.O.C. representative office.
   • Chinese or English translation if necessary.
   • Specific transcript requirements:
     • School of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine applicants: Provide Bachelor’s degree (or higher) transcripts of every semester.
     • Other Bachelor’s degree program applicants: Provide Junior & Senior High School transcripts.
     • Include an explanation of the grading system or provide KMU’s Grade Conversion Guide.
4. A financial statement issued within the last 6 months showing financial sustainability for study in Taiwan (at least NT$120,000 / US$4,000) or proof of scholarship.
   • Bank statements must be officially issued and authenticated by the R.O.C. representative office (exceptions apply for Taiwanese banks or branches in Taiwan).
   • If the bank statement is not in the applicant’s name, a signed statement from the account holder is also required.
5. Proof of Nationality
   • Birth certificate, parental identifications, documents showing parental relationships, and documents certifying the applicant’s nationality:
     • Photocopy of valid passport or certificate of nationality.
     • Photocopies of parents’ passports or certificates of nationality.
     • Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) if applicable.
     • Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate (for applicants with past R.O.C. nationality).
     • Certificate of Entry/Exit Dates (for applicants with dual nationality).
6. Proof of Language Proficiency
   • Chinese proficiency certificate at TOCFL A2 or equivalent CEFR A2 level, or a school-issued document stating previous degree programs were conducted in Chinese.
   • Departments may have specific language proficiency requirements.
7. Study plan in Chinese or English.
8. Two letters of recommendation (in Chinese or English) to be submitted online by referees.
9. Other documents specified by the department (if applicable).
10. Passport-size photograph (close-up shot of head and shoulders, no hats/sunglasses/tinted glasses, taken within the last 12 months).
11. Self-Check for Eligibility Verification & Declaration Form (as Appendix 3).

Master’s and PhD

The required documents are:

1. Online Application Form and KMU Scholarship Application Form:
   • Fill out the online forms, print them, sign them, and upload them to the online system.
   • Up to 3 program applications allowed.
2. Highest-level Diploma:
   • Verified by R.O.C. representative office.
   • Chinese or English translation is required if not in those languages.
   • Specific rules for academic credentials from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and other areas.
   • Current-year graduates should submit “the certificate of expected graduation” or “the certificate of enrollment.”
   • International students who completed a bachelor’s or higher degree in Taiwan must provide a certificate of enrollment via the International Students Admission Channel.
3. Official Transcripts:
   • Verified by R.O.C. representative office.
   • Chinese or English translation is required if not in those languages.
   • Master’s program applicants: Bachelor’s degree transcripts of every semester.
   • Ph.D. program applicants: Master’s degree transcripts of every semester.
   • Transcripts must include an explanation of the grading system.
4. Financial Statement:
   • Issued within six months showing at least NT$ 120,000 / US$4,000 or proof of scholarship.
   • Must be authenticated by the R.O.C. representative office unless from a Taiwanese bank or branch in Taiwan.
   • A signed statement from the account holder is required if not in the applicant’s name.
5. Proof of Nationality:
   • Birth certificate, identification of parents, and documents showing parental relationships.
   • Photocopy of a valid passport or certificate of nationality.
   • Photocopies of the applicant’s parents’ passports or certificates of nationality.
   • Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), if applicable.
   • Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate for at least 8 years, if applicable.
   • Certificate of Entry/Exit Dates, if applicable.
6. Proof of Language Proficiency:
   • English proficiency certificate at CEFR B1 or above or a school-issued document stating previous degrees were in English.
   • Chinese proficiency certificate at TOCFL A2 or CEFR A2 or above or a school-issued document stating previous degrees were in Chinese.
   • Additional requirements are for departments/graduate institutes and for Resident Visa applications.
7. Study Plan:
   • Written in Chinese or English.
8. Two Letters of Recommendation:
   • Written in Chinese or English.
   • Referees are to submit recommendations online.
9. Other Documents Specified by the Department or Graduate Institute.
10. Passport Size Photograph:
    • Close-up shot of head and shoulders within the last 12 months, no hats/sunglasses/tinted glasses.
11. Self-Check for Eligibility Verification & Declaration Form:
    • Complete and refer to Appendix 3.
12. Application Checklist:
    • Refer to Appendix 4 for a self-checklist of the documents as mentioned above.

Note: Incomplete application documents will not be reviewed.