1. Eligibility

Applicants must meet the specific requirements for each scholarship category and the following general conditions:

1. Eligible Students:
   • Overseas Chinese students and Hong Kong/Macau students currently enrolled in domestic higher education institutions (including universities and graduate schools).
   • Undergraduate students must be in their second year or above to apply (except for junior college students, who must be in their fourth year or above).
   • First-year undergraduate students may apply using their graduation transcript from the Preparatory Program for Overseas Chinese Students (PP) (fall semester only).
2. Exclusions:
   • Applicants who have received the 2024 OCAC Outstanding & Excellent Overseas Chinese Student Scholarship are not eligible.
   • The scholarship application is based on the standard duration of study set by each institution.
   • Students who have repeated a grade, extended their study period, or are first-year graduate students are not eligible.
3. i-OCAC Card Requirement:
   • Applicants must hold an i-OCAC Card issued by the Overseas Community Affairs Council.
4. Academic Performance Requirements:
   • The applicant must have obtained a minimum average academic score of 75 or above and a conduct grade of A for both semesters of the 2023-2024 academic year.
   • If any semester's grades are missing, the application will not be accepted.
   • The academic average must be calculated to two decimal places.

2. Required Documents (Online Submission + Hard Copy Submission to OIA)

1. Application Form
   • Fill out the online application and print the form.
   • Online system: https://scholarship.ocac.gov.tw/
2. Official Transcripts
   • Transcripts for both semesters of the 2023-2024 academic year.
   • First-year undergraduate students who graduated from the Preparatory Program must submit their PP graduation transcript.
3. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
   • Provide front and back copies (to be affixed to the designated attachment sheet).
4. Student ID Card
   • Provide front and back copies (to be affixed to the designated attachment sheet).
5. For Students with Parents Teaching at Overseas Chinese Schools:
   • Provide a proof of employment document issued by the overseas Chinese school where the parent is currently teaching.
6. For Financially Disadvantaged Students:
   • Provide proof of financial hardship.

3. Application Deadline & Submission

• Online Application Deadline: Submit the online application by February 27, 2025 (Thursday).
• Hard Copy Submission:
  • Date: March 3 (Monday) – March 4, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • Time: 08:30–12:00 / 13:00–17:00
  • Location: Office of International Affairs (OIA)
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.

For the scholarship list and application guide, please refer to the provided links 獎助學金一覽表、報名操作手冊.