A new set of fully funded master’s degree scholarship opportunities exclusively for Vincentian applicants has been announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offered by National Chi Nan University (NCNU) based in Taiwan. This program stands apart from existing scholarship arrangements managed through the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) central government, opening an additional pathway for higher education access for students from the Caribbean nation.
Three distinct academic tracks are available through the initiative: a Master of Business Administration, a master’s program in Information Technology, Innovation and Application, and a graduate degree in Intelligent Semiconductor and Green Technology. All coursework is conducted entirely in English, with each program spanning a standard two-year duration. The full scholarship package covers 100% of tuition costs, includes free on-campus housing for the full program period, and provides recipients with a steady monthly stipend of $200 USD to cover day-to-day living expenses.
To qualify for consideration, candidates must hold a validated bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution, and submit official documentation proving they have access to at least $3,000 USD in financial resources, whether via personal bank statements or a confirmed sponsorship agreement. It should be noted that awarded students are responsible for covering the cost of their round-trip air travel between SVG and Taiwan.
Kenton X. Chance, SVG’s Ambassador-designate to Taiwan, outlined an additional key benefit for successful applicants: scholarship holders are permitted to work legally in Taiwan for up to 80 hours per month, which is estimated to generate roughly an extra $480 USD in monthly income on top of the $200 stipend provided directly by NCNU.
Chance added that the SVG government and its Taipei-based embassy are currently exploring options to extend additional support to eligible applicants moving through the admissions process. In a public video posted to the embassy’s official Facebook page, he encouraged all interested Vincentians to submit their applications before the closing deadline. “If you have even the slightest interest in this opportunity, make sure you apply,” Chance stated. “Once you are accepted, we can collaborate to figure out what extra assistance we can offer.”
The ambassador emphasized that the opportunity is open to all Vincentians regardless of their current location, urging eligible candidates to take advantage of the chance to pursue an internationally recognized graduate education. The application window is set to close on May 17, and interested parties can complete their submissions directly through the university’s official application portal at https://apply.ncnu.edu.tw/.