[Forwarded Information] Fulbright Taiwan TOEFL Waiver Program – U.S. Academic and Cultural Exchange & Graduate School Preparatory Program
【Announcement】2026 Fulbright Taiwan TOEFL Waiver Program – U.S. Academic and Cultural Exchange & Graduate School Preparation Program
The Office of International Affairs (OIA) at National Central University announces the 2026 Fulbright Taiwan TOEFL Waiver Program – U.S. Academic and Cultural Exchange & Graduate School Preparation Program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan).
The program aims to select 50 Taiwanese undergraduate students (first- through fourth-year) with strong English proficiency and a solid foundation in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) coursework. Selected students will participate in a two-week academic and cultural exchange and graduate school preparation program in the United States between January and February 2027.
Selected students will receive full financial support for round-trip international economy-class airfare, program tuition, and accommodation, as well as partial living expense subsidies.
Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
1. Eligibility Requirements
(1) Nationality and Enrollment Status
Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and currently enrolled as undergraduate students at National Central University.
(2) EMI Coursework Requirements
In accordance with the EMI course completion indicators established under the Ministry of Education's Program on Bilingual Education for Students in College (BEST), applicants must meet at least the following EMI proficiency levels:
| Year of Study | EMI Level | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| First- and second-year undergraduate students | E1 | Completion of at least 16 credits of EMI courses, or EMI credits accounting for at least 12.5% of the total credits required for graduation. |
| Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students | E2 | Completion of at least 32 credits of EMI courses, or EMI credits accounting for at least 25% of the total credits required for graduation. |
Note: First-year students may also apply if their EMI course credits account for more than 50% of their total course credits in a single semester.
(3) Academic Performance
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. First-year students are required to provide proof of EMI coursework.
2. Application Deadline
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday), by 12:00 noon (Taiwan Time).
3. Application Procedures
Applicants must complete both of the following procedures before the deadline:
(1) Submission of Hard-Copy Documents:
Prepare one printed copy of the required application documents as specified in the application guidelines and submit it to Ms. Hsiung at the Office of International Affairs (OIA), National Central University.
(2) Online Application:
Combine all required application documents into a single PDF file, following the specified file naming conventions and document order outlined in the application guidelines. Upload the PDF file via the Google Online Application Form to complete the application.
4. Further Information
For detailed application requirements and related documents, please refer to the Official Announcement from the Office of International Affairs and the attached application guidelines.
Eligible students are warmly encouraged to apply!
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