New Southbound Program
New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs established the New Southbound Policy Elite Training Program with the primary objective of promoting the implementation of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges with countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the South Pacific. The program aims to cultivate professionals with strong expertise and a deep understanding of local cultures, enabling them to play an active role in government agencies, enterprises, and non-governmental organizations, thereby enhancing cooperation between Taiwan and these countries.
Eligibility
Applicants must be sophomore to senior university students from New Southbound Policy countries.
Applicants must not hold a passport from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) or Taiwan (Republic of China).
Applicants must not receive any financial support from the Taiwanese government, institutions, or educational organizations.