National Chung Hsing University (NCHU), Taiwan, is pleased to announce that the 2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program (NSPESP) is now open for application.
This program aims to nurture young talents in the field of sustainability and foster cross-cultural understanding. It offers a unique opportunity for selected students to join credit-bearing sustainability courses, learn Mandarin, and engage in various cultural activities in Taiwan.
Duration: September 2025 – mid-January 2026
Location: National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
Program Components:
10–12 hours of courses per week (including 5 hours of mandatory sustainability-related courses)
6 hours of Mandarin courses per week
Cultural immersion activities
Monthly stipend of NTD 10,000 (for 4.5 months)
Round-trip economy-class flight ticket (reimbursement up to NTD 25,000)
On-campus accommodation
Active ITS students from 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students or graduate (Master’s) students
All academic backgrounds are welcome, with a strong interest in sustainability
Have English proficiency proof: Minimum CEFR B2 / TOEFL ITP 543 / iBT 72 / IELTS 5.5
More detail about the program here
Required documents:
Learning Agreement (Download here)
Department Coordinator: Signed by Head of Department/Academic Coordinator
Institutional Coordinator: Leave blank
One Recommendation Letter (from an academic advisor)
Scanned Valid Passport (Min. validity: 18 months from September 2025)
Statement Letter (Download here)
GCW Certificate (Minimum C for GCW Non-Degree, GCW IUP Basic, GCW IUP Advanced, or GCW Non-Degree Test Score Min. 80)
Parents’ Support Letter (Signed by parents, confirming awareness and financial support for participation in this program – no format required
⚠️ Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.
Submit your application via this form.
Upload all documents in PDF format in a single .zip/.rar file.
After submitting the form, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
“Confirmation Study Abroad Application_NCHU_NAME_NRP”
Application Deadline: 25 June 2025 at 09:00 WIB (Extended Deadline)
Interview Session: 26 June 2025
For further inquiries, please contact Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject: “ASK_NCHU”.
We look forward to your applications!
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