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Master's Scholarships & Funding

For NDHU Undergraduates Continuing to a Master's Program: Students may apply for the Five-Year Bachelor's–Master's Program from the second semester of their junior year. Those who qualify as pre-master's students and subsequently meet the progression requirements may receive a 50% tuition and miscellaneous-fee reduction during their senior year.

Department of Economics Graduate Scholarships

Outstanding Master's Freshman Admission Award

University-level Award for Outstanding New Graduate Students

Up to NT$50,000

NDHU encourages outstanding students to pursue a master's degree at the University. Students who meet the academic-performance criteria or are admitted in the same year to designated master's programs in relevant fields at specified universities may apply for an admission award.

Award AmountNT$25,000 or NT$50,000 depending on the qualifying criterion. Awards under different provisions may not be combined; applicants may receive only one.
Current NDHU GraduatesStudents ranked in the top 10% over the first three years may receive NT$50,000; those in the top 20% may receive NT$25,000. Top-10% recipients whose first-year master's GPA reaches 3.7 may apply once more.
Application ProcedureApplications are compiled and submitted by the student's department within two weeks after the start of the first semester.
Eligibility and Other Award Criteria
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled NDHU students and must not be foreign nationals, students from Mainland China, or persons holding other full-time employment.
  • Current-year graduates of NDHU or other universities who meet the regulations regarding admission to NDHU and admission in the same year to designated master's programs in relevant fields at specified universities may also apply.
  • Final eligibility and the designated universities/fields are subject to the latest regulations.
Source Website | Outstanding Master's & Ph.D. Freshman Admission Awards Regulations | Outstanding Master's & Ph.D. Freshman Admission Awards

Master's Continuing-Student & Admission Elite Scholarships

Department-level Graduate Scholarship

Master's Year 1 / 2

Includes the Master's Continuing-Student Scholarship and Master's Admission Elite Scholarship.

Continuing-Student ScholarshipFirst- and second-year master's students who have completed registration.
Admission EliteStudents admitted to the Department as the top-ranked admit through NDHU master's screening or entrance examination.
Award AmountThe amount and number of months funded each semester are generally determined by the semester budget.
Source Website | Department of Economics Regulations | Department of Economics Graduate Scholarship Guidelines College Regulations | CHASS Graduate Student Funding Guidelines

Master's Academic Excellence Scholarship

Separate Selection for Domestic / International Students

From the Second Semester

Domestic and international students are evaluated separately and may apply from their second semester based on cumulative academic performance.

GPA Requirement Cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+) or above.
Ranking Requirement Top three or top 30% within the applicable student category, whichever yields the smaller number of recipients.
Multiple Awards Subject to available funding, recipients may receive more than one master's scholarship listed in the guidelines.
Source Website | Department of Economics Regulations | Department of Economics Graduate Scholarship Guidelines College Regulations | CHASS Graduate Student Funding Guidelines
Ph.D. Scholarships & Funding

Outstanding Ph.D. Freshman Admission Award

University-level Award for Outstanding New Graduate Students

NT$60,000 Up to Three Awards

Current-year NDHU bachelor's or master's graduates who are admitted through screening or entrance examination, or approved for direct admission to an NDHU doctoral program, may apply if they meet the regulations.

Award AmountNT$60,000 per award.
Renewal RequirementAfter entering the doctoral program, students with an average GPA of 3.70 (80/100) or above in the preceding academic year may apply again according to the regulations.
Number of AwardsUp to three awards in total.
Source Website | Outstanding Master's & Ph.D. Freshman Admission Awards Regulations | Outstanding Master's & Ph.D. Freshman Admission Awards

Department of Economics Ph.D. Scholarship

Department-level Graduate Scholarship

Ph.D. Years 1–3

The Ph.D. scholarship provides a fixed monthly base amount, with additional funding for passing qualifying examinations and presenting papers at eligible academic conferences.

Base ScholarshipBase amount: NT$3,000 per month.
Research SupplementFor each qualifying subject examination passed or eligible paper presented, the monthly scholarship increases by NT$2,000 beginning the following semester.
Supplement CapUp to an additional NT$4,000 per month; the actual number of funded months remains subject to the semester budget.
Source Website | Department of Economics Regulations | Department of Economics Graduate Scholarship Guidelines College Regulations | CHASS Graduate Student Funding Guidelines

NSTC Doctoral Research Scholarship

CHASS / NSTC Research Talent Development

For first-year doctoral students newly admitted to CHASS in the relevant year, subject to departmental, college, and University review. The actual award amount and duration follow the University announcement for that year.

Primary EligibilityFirst-year doctoral students registering in February or September of the relevant year.
Key RestrictionsStudents with full-time paid employment, in-service status, certain specified statuses, or funding of the same government-scholarship nature are not eligible.
Amount & DurationSubject to the University announcement for the relevant year.
Source Website | CHASS Student Regulations Regulations | CHASS NSTC Doctoral Research Scholarship Guidelines
International Student Scholarships

International graduate degree students should review both University-level scholarships administered by the Office of International Affairs and scholarships specifically for doctoral students.

Scholarships for International Degree Students

Office of International Affairs

Master'sPh.D.

NDHU offers various forms of financial support for international degree students, which may include tuition/credit-fee waivers, living stipends, and other University or external scholarships.

Available ProgramsSubject to the scholarship categories announced by the Office of International Affairs and the review results for the relevant year.
Updates Quotas, amounts, and eligibility may change annually.
Source Website | OIA Scholarships for International Students Regulations | NDHU Scholarship Regulations for International Students

Elite Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students

CHASS Review | New International Ph.D. Students

New Ph.D. Students Entering in September

Established to attract international doctoral students with strong research potential. Funding may be awarded for up to three years, approved one year at a time with annual renewal applications.

EligibilityInternational doctoral students newly admitted each September.
Concurrent Award RestrictionRecipients may not concurrently receive scholarships established under other on- or off-campus programs or institutions.
Quota & Amount Adjusted according to annual funding and approved results.
Source Website | OIA Scholarships for International Students University Regulations | Elite Scholarship for International Ph.D. Students College Guidelines | CHASS Application and Review Guidelines
Teaching Assistantships & Student Employment

Department of Economics Teaching Assistantships (TA)

Key Teaching & Financial Support Opportunity for Graduate Students

Priority for Non-employed Master's & Ph.D. Students

The Department assigns teaching assistants (TAs) according to course needs. Instructors select eligible current students, with priority generally given to non-employed master's and doctoral students.

Regular TA AssignmentTAs are regularly assigned to Principles of Economics and other foundational and core courses.
Elective CoursesTA allocation begins when enrollment reaches 20 students.
Duties Tutorials, problem-solving sessions, group discussions, academic consultation, and other instructional support.
Pay & Appointment PeriodDetermined by the approved semester budget, employment contract, and actual hours worked.
Recent Actual Allocation Reference
  • Spring 2026 (AY 114-2) course-allocation records show monthly amounts of approximately NT$1,500–15,000, depending on course characteristics and enrollment.
  • For Spring 2026 (AY 114-2), appointments ran from mid-March to June 30, 2026, with 3.5 months of pay issued.
  • These figures reflect actual implementation for one semester only and do not constitute a fixed pay standard.
Source Website | Department of Economics Regulations | Department TA and Student Employment Guidelines Governing Regulations | CHASS Graduate Student Funding Guidelines
Academic Activities & Overseas Study

Overseas International Conference Funding for Ph.D. Students

University-level R&D Office Funding

Ph.D.

NDHU provides funding for doctoral students to present papers at international academic conferences held overseas. This is a University-level program, not a conference subsidy established by the Department of Economics.

Primary EligibilityDoctoral students who have been enrolled for at least one academic year.
Funding CapUnder the current guidelines, up to NT$25,000 per application.
Number of AwardsIn principle, once per fiscal year.
Current Status Annual funds may be exhausted before year-end; please check the latest R&D Office announcement.
Source Website | R&D Office Graduate Student Applications Regulations | Overseas International Conference Funding Guidelines
General Student Support & More Information
NDHU Scholarships & Student SupportOverview of University-level scholarships, financial aid, and student support at NDHU. Student Living Services Scholarship AnnouncementsView the latest on- and off-campus scholarship and financial-aid announcements. Campus Employment & Scholarship AnnouncementsView the latest on- and off-campus student employment and scholarship announcements. Tuition and Fees PortalInformation on tuition, payments, and other educational expenses. Tuition and Fee WaiversEligible students may apply according to the announcement issued each semester.
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