CCU Scholarship - 2027 Spring/Fall

Introduction

National Chung Cheng University (CCU) is a leading research-oriented institution in Taiwan, dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation across science, engineering, management, and the humanities. With a strong emphasis on core advanced technologies, CCU fosters cutting-edge research in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and sustainable energy systems. In addition to pursuing cutting-edge academic research, CCU actively collaborates with leading industry players, including TSMC, MediaTek, WNC, Hiwin, and other global enterprises, to cultivate talent and bridge academia with industry needs. The university also engages in international collaborations, national research projects, and industry partnerships to translate academic excellence into real-world impact. CCU strives to position itself as a hub for pioneering research that addresses critical societal and technological challenges, particularly in Southern Taiwan.  CCU also has the most beautiful campus in Taiwan.  The CCU campus had been used as the main theme for the famous film Meteor Garden or Boys Over Flowers. 

CCU  Scholarship is designed to support outstanding international students by reducing financial barriers and encouraging academic excellence. It typically covers tuition fees, accommodation subsidies, and monthly living allowances (depending on the type of award). The scholarship aims not only to attract talented students from diverse backgrounds but also to foster cultural exchange and global collaboration within the university community. By providing this financial assistance, CCU helps students focus on their studies and research while actively engaging in campus life. 

The Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) at CCU, established on August 1, 1989, is recognized as one of the top-tier computer science (CS) departments in Taiwan. As one of the founding institutes of CCU, CSIE quickly distinguished itself by launching both undergraduate and MSc/Ph.D. programs in the early 1990s, becoming the first academic institution in southern Taiwan to provide a full spectrum of higher education in CS. Today, CSIE continues to uphold its reputation as a leading center for cutting-edge research and talent cultivation in Taiwan’s CS community.

Cyber Information Security Laboratory (CISLab) at CSIE provides financial aid opportunities to support outstanding international students pursuing advanced research. These aids may include research assistantships (RA) (project-based funding) and teaching assistantships (TA), helping with students' living expenses, conference attendance costs, and research-related costs (computer, equipment, miscellaneous experiments ). By offering this support, CISLab aims to reduce financial barriers and enable excellent students to fully engage in high-impact research. Our research interests consist of cybersecurity, quantum technologies, wireless and semantic communications, and Trustworthy AI. 

How to apply CCU scholarship

• Step 1: Check Eligibility Requirements 

           https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/p/412-1008-1535.php?Lang=en 

• Step 2: Check required documents

       https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/p/412-1008-1537.php?Lang=en 

For example, CSIE requires the following materials (please check the above link for the latest requirements)

1. Highest Degree Diploma (Graduating students should submit a certificate of expected graduation from the school, or if you are in the final semester and will graduate within the next 6 months, you can use this letter)

2. Highest Degree Transcript (GPA should be >=3.0/4.0)

3. Language Proficiency Proof ( IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, or in English-speaking countries)

4. Financial Statement (a bank statement with the bank's stamp, Sample-of-Financial-Statement with a minimum required balance >= USD 3,000). This statement is to make sure that you have enough living expenses for 1-2 months before you get the scholarship money (due to the time for administrative procedures of residence card (ARC) and bank account opening). 

5. Curriculum Vitae in PDF format (concise writing, clear information about the applicant, 1-2 pages) 

6. Two Recommendation Letters (Both recommendation letters must have a date within the past year and the handwritten signature of the recommender)

7. Declaration of Nationality (Declaration-of-Nationality)

8. Copy of Passport (Bio-page)

9. ID Photo  (at least 300 KB filesize, 826X1062 pixels or 4.5cm X 3.5cm)

10. Research Proposal  in PDF format (explain your favourite research topics)

11. Study Plan (i.e., Study of Purpose with your future schedule) in  English or Chinese in PDF format

12. Alien Resident Certificate (if any)

13. Bachelor's/Master's Thesis (if any)

14. Publications, Journal Articles, or Academic Reports 

15. Others (CTF, CompTIA Security+, CCNP/CCSP, ICPC, Olympic contest awards, Research Awards, Internship, or TEEP/IIPP certificates)

In CSIE, before applying to the Master's or Doctoral program, international students are strongly encouraged to proactively contact faculty members and obtain confirmation of interest from at least one professor who is willing to serve as their advisor. Generally, if the professor agrees to serve as the advisor, they will write a recommendation letter or confirm with the department regarding the candidate.

• Step 3:  Check that all your identity meets the eligibility requirements for international students and submit your application materials from Step 2 to the CCU Admission Portal   https://www026147.ccu.edu.tw/cc_afie_apply/ 

After a successful submission, you should receive a confirmation letter stating that your application has been received.

      The latest guidelines for submission can be found at  https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/p/412-1008-1536.php?Lang=en

• Step 4:  Scholarship admission -  automatically granted to newly enrolled students in most departments (if the applicant's app passed the admission step)

The latest information for scholarships can be found at  https://oia.ccu.edu.tw/p/412-1008-1538.php?Lang=en 

Important Dates (Submission Deadlines):

• 2027 Spring: 2026/08/15~9/30

• 2027 Fall: 2027/01/15~03/15

You should submit your application at least 1 week before the deadline.

If you have a plan to join CISLab 

• Be sure to discuss your interest in the CCU Scholarship with the CISLab professor well before the submission deadline 

• Prepare all required documents and send them to  (1) the CISLab professor for double-check, and then (2) submit  to the CCU Admission portal 

CCU and CISLab's financial aid policy for new students

Scholarship cover

• Ph.D. program:  Full tuition and On-campus dorm waived/monthly stipend (from CCU); RA/TA stipend (from CISLab professor):  12,000-30,000 NTD/month (based on performance merits), 

• Master's program:  Full tuition and On-campus dorm waived/monthly stipend (from CCU); RA/TA stipend (from CISLab professor): 8,000–14,000 NTD/month (based on performance merits)

CISLab policy

• All new students will be provided with a personal workstation, a high-performance PC, and access to research equipment and experimental resources.

• If your paper is accepted at the top-tier conferences (e.g., CCS, GlobeCOM, ICC,...), CISLab will support the APC fees, registration fees, and travelling costs (attendance/hotel/living expense) to present the paper.

• CISlab will consider increasing the RA stipend once your work is accepted at the top-tier conferences and journals. 

• CISLab will nominate the excellent students for the CCU ORS scholarship and NSTC national scholarship once they have concrete achievements

Highly recommend the following candidates to join CISLab: 

1. Strong interest in IT, computer science, computer vision, computer networks, AI, and cybersecurity.

2. Strong background knowledge in mathematics, networking/security, optimization, quantum, and computer vision.

3. Publications in  IT, computer science, computer vision, computer networks, AI, and cybersecurity.

4. International English proficiency certificate (TOEIC >= 650, IELTS >=5.0, TOEFL iBT >= 80 ) or having concrete achievements during TEEP/IIPP programs

5. You had your diploma (BE or MSc) or you are in the final semester of your Bachelor's/ Master's and will graduate within the next 6-8 months (for sure).