Legal Basis: National Taiwan University Regulations for the Establishment of the Presidential Award for Graduate Students

Eligibility: NTU master’s or Ph.D. students taking their degree examinations and graduating in the current academic year shall be eligible to apply. They shall have demonstrated outstanding academic and research achievements with no disciplinary record.

Awarding Method: The University shall present the Award once every academic year. Each recipient shall receive a certificate and a scholarship of NT$100,000.

Application Period: July 18 to August 25, 2026

Required Documents:

1. Application Recommendation Form
2. Curriculum Vitae (please refer to the sample format)
3. Official Academic Transcript
4. Certificate of Awards and Disciplinary Records
5. Thesis/Dissertation
6. Letter of Recommendation from Thesis Advisor
7. Applicant’s Self-Recommendation Letter
8. Thesis/Dissertation Oral Defense Record Form

Optional Supporting Documents:

9. Published academic works, patents, or other professional achievements, including exhibitions, performances, and related practical accomplishments
10. Certificates of awards received in international-level competitions
11. Any other supporting documents that may strengthen the application

Except for the recommendation form, which must be submitted in hard copy, all other documents may be submitted electronically.

Other Notes:

1. Award recipients shall complete their graduation in the academic year of being awarded or have their scholarships revoked otherwise.
2. In the event that any application document or information provided by Award recipients is found to be falsified, altered or tampered with, the University may revoke their Award, require them to return the disbursed scholarship money, and investigate their liability based on the actual circumstances of the offense.
3. Communication regarding the scholarship will primarily be conducted via the students’ “Student ID Mailbox” at the university. Please pay attention to your email correspondence.

Applicants who are interested in applying should submit the above required documents to Ms. Cindy Chen at the DFLL Office by August 25, 2026.