Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation
PRESS RELEASE
The Department of Education and Digital Transformation informs of the call for applications for the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) scholarship Programme 2026.
This year, the ICDF scholarship offers opportunities for Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD Programmes.
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR TAIWAN SCHOLARSHIPS
- The applicant should be a Saint Lucian national;
- Scholarship recipients who have been disqualified by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the school, are not eligible to apply again.; and
- Applicants should apply for ONLY ONE programme. Multiple applications will result in the immediate disqualification of your application.
- THE TAIWAN ICDF SCHOLARSHIPS
This year, the scholarship offers opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD Programmes. It enables applicants to pursue studies from thirty-two (32) study programmes. All programmes will be taught in English. Please note that applicants should choose ONE programme and complete BOTH the university and the ICDF Scholarship online application form.
To apply for the Taiwan ICDF Scholarship, please click on the following link: http://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx. For additional information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and regulations please click on the following link: https://www.icdf.org.tw/wSite/np?ctNode=31561&mp=2.
The Taiwan ICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.
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Applicants who have been a recipient of the above-mentioned scholarship from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), are ineligible to reapply for the same scholarship.
For scholarship inquiries, please email with the title “ICDF Scholarship 2026” at taiwanembassyslu@gmail.com.
- THE TAIWAN MOFA SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship offers opportunities for Bachelors, Masters and PhD Programmes. For the MOFA Scholarship programmes, applicants can apply using the online application system, using the following link: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/apply
Once completed, submit the application form and required documents to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Saint Lucia.
Kindly, check the website for the MOFA Scholarship guidelines and application form: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/pages.aspx
For scholarships inquiries, please email with title “MOFA Scholarship 2026” at taiwanembassyslu@gmail.com.
Applicants who have been a recipient of the above-mentioned scholarship from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), are ineligible to reapply for the same scholarship.
- Please note that there is no offer of the I-SHOU medical scholarship for 2026.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants should print out the hard copy of the necessary application forms, along with the documents listed below and submit at the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
- a photocopy of applicant’s passport or proof of nationality;
- a photocopy of applicant’s highest education certificate verified by the
Department of Education and Digital Transformation;
- official transcripts;
- two reference letters; and
- a Police Clearance Letter/ Police Record.
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Saint Lucia Government Officials:
For Saint Lucia Government Officials who are interested in the scholarship programmes, approval documents from their assigned Ministry will be needed along with the relevant Taiwan Scholarship application form. Also, these officials MUST complete the Government Scholarship Application form and submit to the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit of the Department of Education and Digital Transformation, with copies of all documents required for the scholarship programme.
The Government Scholarship Application form can be accessed via the website: http://www.govt.lc/forms/scholarship-application-form.
Submission of Applications
All application packages should be delivered to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Reduit Beach Ave., Rodney Bay, Gros Islet.
The deadline for the submission of completed application packages to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is Friday, March 13, 2026.
Any submissions beyond the deadline date, or without all required documents will not be accepted. Please be informed that submitted documents will NOT be returned to applicants.
Please contact the HRD Unit at telephone numbers 468-5229/5434/5231, if you require any further clarification or information.
TAIWAN PRESS BRIEFING
All interested persons should note that the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in collaboration with the Department of Education and Digital Transformation invite all interested applicants to the 2026 Taiwan Scholarships briefing, which will be held on Tuesday, 10th February 2026, from 10:00 a.m. at the Union Orchid Garden, Gros Islet.
The briefing seeks to clarify all queries on the application requirements for the above-mentioned scholarships.
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January 20, 2026
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