southern sunshine scholarship quarterly publication vol. 9

7/21/2019 Southern Sunshine Scholarship Quarterly Publication Vol. 9

1/10

Southern Sunshine ScholarshipQuarterly Publication Vol. 9

The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office (ESIT) is commissioned by the Ministry of Education which strives to providenecessary services for the higher education cooperation between Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries and the

wider international community. In order to promote higher education collaboration and mutual development forSoutheast Asia countries, the ESIT office has initiated scholarship programs with Consortium Universities in Taiwan to

offer Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) for International students to study in Taiwan. Until 2014, the consortiumuniversities in Taiwan are offering over 300 English-instructed programs for Masters and/or Ph.D. degrees in variousdisciplines, and thus serving as a bridge connecting students and the consortium universities in Taiwan.

Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office

Southern Sunshine Scholarship(SSS)

Academic Programs:

English-instructed programs in various disciplines(Program information:http://www.esit.org.tw/program)

Scholarship Offering:Financial support of tuition waiver for up to two years for masters and four years

for doctoral degree provided by consortium universities in Taiwan

Language Qualifications:Minimum international TOEFL PBT 550 or equivalent certificate; or with minimumChinese Test of Proficiency-Huayu (TOP) Level 4 certificate

Currently there are 40 universities and institutes in Southeastern Asia countries participat-ing in the project that encourage and select university faculty/staff and students to apply

for Taiwanese universities under SSS project. New participation of institutions from South-east and South Asia region is especially welcomed by sending back the SSS Partnership

Form (available at http://www.esit.org.tw/south1). We will contact you for more details.

34 finest Consortium Universities in Taiwan have participated in the Southern SunshineScholarship Project offering various English-instructed programs of high quality. Please

refer to the following link for more details: http://www.esit.org.tw/south6

The Scholarship

Taiwan Partnership

International

Institution

Partnership

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5

Fax:+886-3-265-1297www.esit.org.twEliteStudyInTaiwan

Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office

Taiwan Partnership

Naonal Yunlin University of Science and Technology

Online Applicaon

Experiences SharingSoutheast Asian Scholarship


2/10

Southern Sunshine ScholarshipTaiwan Partnership

NORTH 8. National Taipei University of Technology

9. National Taiwan Ocean University10. Taipei Medical University

11. Tamkang University12. Tatung University13. Soochow University

14. Yuan Ze University

CENTRAL

EAST

22. National Dong Hwa University


3/10

Naonal Yunlin University

of Science and Technology



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


Introduction

Cooperation with Industries

Innovative development

Teaching and Learning

Founded in 1991, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) is a flagship technological university with four

colleges, the College of Engineering, College of Management, College of Design, and College of Humanities and Applied

Sciences.These four colleges account for 20 undergraduate, 26 masters and 12 doctoral programs. The student population is approxi-mately 10,000, 65 percent of whom are undergraduates and 35 percent post-graduates. Among the distinguished faculty of theuniversity, over 87 percent hold doctoral degrees and 95 percent have reached the position of assistant professor or above. More

than 62 percent of the faculty has significant experience in industrial sectors and 50 percent received their doctoral degrees fromrenowned universities in Europe, the United States and elsewhere.

Through the universitys core values of Sincerity, Honor, Perseverance and Originality, YunTech fosters students into profes-sionals who have knowledge-management ability, are internationally competitive and place an equal emphasis on humanitiesand technology.

Distinguished Professor: YunTech leads all universities nationwide in establishing the distinguished professor system to electprofessors who show outstanding performance in academic-industrial-teaching fields. YunTech offers a comprehensive selectionof curricula that is outcome-based, focuses on effective PDCA management, and aims to hone students interdisciplinary skills inacademics, leadership and public service. YunTech encourages each department to be accredited by the Institute of Engineering

Education Taiwan (IEET) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). It has become a successfullyinternationalized university with seven departments having earned professional accreditations. The College of Management wasbe accredited by the AACSB in 2014.

Nearly 70 percent of the faculty work or do research in industrial sectors. Due to their great efforts, YunTech ranks first inindustry-academia cooperation among all universities in Taiwan. The average annual funding received for industry-academiacollaboration is approximately NT$2,000,000 per teacher, the highest nationwide.

Teacher 3+1 Program: YunTech encourages teachers to work or do research in the industrial sector after their third year of

teaching on campus so as to improve their practicum and help upgrade industry.

Academic and Technical Cooperation: There are 30 research centers and industrial-academic cooperation groups affiliated withYunTech. The research centers develop and conduct research projects while industrial-academic cooperation groups provide

services to industry related to logistics management, product design and personnel training.

Inter-disciplinary Cooperation: four academic-industrial centers on industrial development have been established. These are the

Great Center, Smart Life and Automatic Center, Center of Bike and Health Leisure Industry and The Development Center ofCultural and Creative Industries. With these centers, YunTech is becoming a paradigm for university-industry cooperation.


4/10


Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


Globalized YunTech

Outstanding Achievements


In order to attract outstanding teachers and students from around the world, YunTech signed a memorandum of agreementwith 188 foreign universities from 22 countries with which it operates university-to-university exchanges. 85 have signed

student exchange programs with YunTech. Through international exchanges and the recruitment of international students,YunTech has built a cooperation platform with universities in other countries. YunTech encourages its international students toconnect their studies in their home country with studies in Taiwan by providing the undergraduate 2+2 (2 years of study in

ones home country and 2 years in YunTech) and masters 1+1 (1 year of study in ones home country and 1 year in YunTech)joint degree programs. As a flagship university in Taiwan, YunTech signed a memorandum of agreement with Vilnius Gedminas

Technical University of Lithuania, one of the Baltic nations.

YunTech students are encouraged to participate in at least one international competition before they graduate. In 2013,YunTech students won 29 gold medals, 38 silver, 18 bronze and 4 special awards at various national and international competi-tions, showcasing their world-class competitiveness. For the MOE Teaching Excellence Project, YunTech received the highest

funding among all technological universities nationwide.

YunTech ranked 56th among the top 100 universities across the Taiwan Strait according to a sur vey released by Shanghai JiaoTong University.

Granted awards for the performance on general education and ethics education among all technological universities inTaiwan

Won 5 awards at the category of design concept at the Red Dot Design Concept 2013. YunTech was ranked 7th among allAsian nations and was selected as one of the most innovative universities.

Won 2 awards at the iF product design awards 2013.

Won 2 gold and 1 silver awards at the 2013 IENA Nuremberg

Won 5 gold and 3 silver medals at the International Warsaw Invention Show in 2013.

All the entries for the International Salon of Inventions and New Technologies were granted awards, including 5 gold and 5silver awards.


5/10

Naonal Yunlin University

of Science and Technology



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


English Programs

Scholarships

Application

Two types of scholarships will be granted (tuition waiver and scholarship for international students) tothose who have superior academic performance or qualifications than other applicants for the same entry.

Further information about admission, please search at

http://www.yuntech.edu.tw/english/http://oia.yuntech.edu.tw

Degree Conferring Departments

Construction Engineering

Industrial Engineering and Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

International Business Administration

Information Management

Finance

Design

Cultural Heritage Conservation

Technological and Vocational Education

Applies Foreign Language

Degrees

Bachelor's Masters Doctoral


6/10



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


ESIT Online Application System

The Application Procedures

The ESIT online application system is designed to provide information service and to ease the process of

application for international candidates with the quick access to more than 300 English-instructedprograms from the ESIT Consortium Universities.

To apply for a degree program under Southern Sunshine Scholarship project, please visit the online appli-cation system (http://www.esit.org.tw/). You may need to prepare a list of application materials for theUniversity Committee to review your qualification for admission and scholarship.

Sign up

Apply for Programs

Submit

Applicaon

Issue LOA

VISA to Taiwan

Go to Taiwan

Make Decision

Accepted

Rejected

Review by

Consorum Universies

Initiate an online application through ESIT online application website.(www.esit.org.tw)

Sign up

Apply for Programs

Select programs and upload the documents.(http://www.esit.org.tw/program)

Submit your application.

Submit Applicaon

Wait for ESIT Consortium Universities to review your application.

Review by Consorum Universies

Receive notice from ESIT Consortium Universities informing theapplication result.

Issue LOA

Make Decision

Choose the university you want to attend.

VISA to Taiwan

Apply for VISA to Taiwan.

Enroll at ESIT Consortium Universities

Go to Taiwan


7/10



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


Southeast Asian Scholarship

Project Name Indonesia - Taiwan DIKTI3+1 Scholarship project

Introduction

In May of 2011 the Taiwan and Indonesian Ministries of education together with theconcerned policy makers held a bilateral summit to discuss the future academic coop-eration and exchange that would take place between Taiwan and Indonesia where thetwo sides reached an agreement. The Taiwan-Indonesia Higher Education CooperationMemorandum details the Indonesian Ministry of Education's plan to promote andencourage Indonesian university lecturers, who have not yet already done so, topursue PhD's, as well as its hope to also send students to Taiwan annually to both studyMaster's and Doctorate Degrees. In addition they plan to promote inter-school coop-eration and exchange agreements and joint school degree programs. The projectionsare by 2012 there will be 100 Indonesian students annually to study in Taiwan on the

DIKTI3+1 scholarship project.

Project Name Indonesia- Aceh Governmental Scholarship

Indonesia's Aceh Province is situated in the Northwest corner of Sumatra, and in 2004countless thousands of their finest, including many university professors, universitypersonnel, medical professionals and government employees were lost in the tsunamithat affected Southeast Asia. As the Province of Aceh strives to rebuild its governmentand professional resources, they have agreed to work together with the Taiwan Minis-try of Education and in 2010 both sides signed a cooperation memorandum. Further-

more the Elite StudyinTaiwan Office, under the authority of the Ministry of Educationwill assist the government of Aceh Province with funds and student affairs manage-ment for publicly funded students selected to come to Taiwan for studies.

The Southern Sunshine Scholarship (which is comparable with the model of the

American Fulbright Scholarship) together with the Elite StudyinTaiwan Office takesthe English taught international curriculum, student recruitment and scholarshipinformation of local participating Taiwan Universities and mails it directly to 1,200university presidents, vice presidents, international offices and student affairs officesin Southeast Asia. Via this channel they hope to attract university professors andstudents to apply for studies at Taiwan schools. Currently there are 34 universitiesparticipating in this program and we have 40 alliances with foreign schools. In thefuture the plan is to match Taiwan schools up with foreign schools and explore thecooperation possibilities.

Introduction

Project Name The Southern Sunshine Scholarship Program, SSS

Introduction


8/10

Project Name

Introduction

In order to maintain close communication, promote academic cooperationon both sides, advance mutual understanding, pursue a common good anddevelop cooperation, following negotiations which were held by the TaiwanMinistry of Education and Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training,Taiwan and Vietnam held the signing ceremony for the Taiwan-VietnamElite Cooperation Memorandum on September 15th of 2008. Its purposewas to detail the agreement to send 500 university professors from Viet-nam schools on scholarship to Taiwan to obtain doctorate degrees andpromote cultural and academic exchange between both sides.

Project Name

Project Name

The Mekong 1000 Project plans to utilize the Mekong Delta Region Fundwhich has been co-ordinated by Can Tho University ( the largest regionaluniversity in the Mekong Delta Region of Southwest Vietnam) to train

future professionals in the region. The original projections were, from2006-2011, to select 1000 outstanding students or employees from theregion to be sent abroad to renowned universities to study for master's ordoctorate degrees. But by this year (2011) there have only been 400 nameschosen to go to various countries for study; 32 of which have come to

Taiwan. Students must partake in English training for a fixed period of timeand in order to go abroad for studies they must obtain 550 points or greateron the TOEFL test or 6.5 on the IELTS. Those studying in sciences mustattend classes in English, and that also goes for Machinery, Electronics,Information and Communications, Food Sciences, Civil Engineering,Hydraulic Resources, Material Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineer-ing, Transportation, Sociology, Urban and Rural Management, Architec-ture, Economics, Finance, Trade, Banking, Law, International Relations,Public Sanitation as well as others.

Introduction

Introduction



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


Southeast Asian Scholarship

Vietnam-VEST 500(911project ,599 project)

Vietnam-Mekong 1000 Project

Thailand -Elite 600 Scholarship Program

In order to maintain and enhance bilateral cooperation in educational mat-ters, promote mutual understanding, and pursue common benefits andthe collaborative development of education, Taiwan and Thailand imple-ment a program to send 600 lecturers/staff members from universities inThailand as scholarship students to pursue a masters degree or doctoraldegree at selected universities in Taiwan between the 2014 academic yearand the 2018 academic year.


9/10



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5


Yinn-Yun Chang

Chinese Culture University, Taipei

Master

From Malaysia

Live yourself as what the local's people living! This is the upmost meaningful life thought I've gained during my postgradu-ate studies in this awesome and beautiful island- Taiwan. Albeit I just spent two semesters over here so far, but the cultureof the Taiwanese people has amazingly wooed me to like this place deeper and greater. I am going to appreciate the restof my semesters here by all means of the excitement and fulfillment I could do, definitely.

As a mother of one infant whom still hunger for mother's cuddles and cares, I've decided to accept the scholarship offeredby Chinese Culture University (CCU) located at Yang-Ming Shan Taipei, via the courtesy and assistance of ESIT organiza-tion to further my Master of Journalism there. This was the toughest decision I have ever made in my lifetime but no regret

I should said. At least, I made to checked one of my wish in my bucket list proudly, ha. Most significantly, I have a verysupportive family that backed me up to pursue this dream without much worries and burdens upon my journey to Taiwan.

In my first semester, just a week times of transition period has been taken to tackle my homesickness and new campus liveadjustment. The feeling of anxious and loneliness has no time to proliferate fast as the activities scheduled throughout theorientation week were buzzed us out. Greeting, meeting, knowing friends from all around the world helped bunch tosoothe the negative feelings yet conversely rejuvenate the excitement to looking forward for the new chapter of campuslive in CCU.

The images of my first day in class still flashing fresh in my mind now. My enthusiasm to strengthen my portfolio andcredibility in communication studies much encouraged and assured after the meet up session with several credible profes-sors from my department. Everyone of them shared their backgrounds and the valuable experiences in the academic path-way accomplishment. The priceless sharing session had inspired me immensely. None the less, the new classmates who Ihave just got to know during the first class were pretty interesting too. Although all of us mostly came from Asian countries(Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia) but the backgrounds and our major fields were surprisingly diverse. This providea better opportunity for everyone of us to spend more time to know each other deeper in the sooner future.

New life in Taiwan wouldn't be full or complete if without spending time to stroller around to observe and witness how'sthe Taiwanese people spend their time and lives their life in Taiwan. Throughout the places and the cities I've visited duringmy leisure time besides classes, Tai Chung () Nantou county CingJing Veterans Farm () was the one I lovedmost. Seated approximately altitude 1,750m above the sea level , the chilly and breezy fresh air definitely won't make youdown but rather gave you the optimum energy to recharge yourself. The tranquil greenery scenes and the green greengrass everywhere ultimately make you feel like want to be the sheep there which embraced by the Mother Nature loves.For those who loves to enjoy sunrise, there is a must-go spot called HeHuan Mountain () for you to capture thesuperb magnificent sunrise moment.

Something special I've spotted here in Taiwan wherein it's quite unique for me: the queuing culture! No matter where you

are or what you are doing, it is extremely common for the people here to queue for turn despite you are younger or elder,male or female. For me, this phenomenon expresses pretty much on Taiwanese's culture to practice tolerance, patienceand harmonize morality among the societies. Hence, another cultural here which impressed me a lot is the "priority seats"practices inside public transportation for instances metro, buses or trains. Priority seats that meant for needy peoplealways leave empty without being occupied even though it is highly crowded during peak hours. People always extendedtheir helping hands if you need any seats or any helps when you are on board. This, makes me really impressed!

Besides accomplish my ultimate goal to get my master scroll, the next goal I wish to achieve within my staying overhereis, gaining specific valuable internship or working experiences in Taiwan's media industry. I strongly believe with certainkind of hands on practical skills gained from different nations or different backgrounds, do excessively help in my nextcareer prospect and development. All the hard works and efforts shall pay its price eventually. Thus, just stay focus and bepositive in whatever you trust on. Last but not least, my heartiest appreciation towards the scholarship offered via thecrucial platform provided by ESIT (Elite Study In Taiwan) to fulfill my dream. Wishing my fellow course mates graduate

with flying colors and the best in their future endeavors.


10/10



Tel: +886-3-265-1291~5

F +886 3 265 1297it t

Trang, Nguyen Hong

Dong Hoa International University,

MasterFrom Vietnam

I have been staying in Taiwan (formerly known as "Formosa")-a beautiful island for 5 months and also finished my firstsemester. While most students choose to enroll for fall semester, I was one of the minority students entering the springone. After spending a happy time with my family during the New Year, and farewell parties with friends, I backed up andgot ready to study in Taiwan to realize my dream.

I made my mind to enter National Dong Hwa University,Hualien to earn my Masters degree. The university is located inHualien Province, the central of Taiwan. Hualien is not only famous for beautiful beaches but also the center of earthquake.But you do not have to concern too much about earthquake here, because the richter scale is quite small and it might be anew experience. Moreover, Hualien is considered an extremely interesting and attractive attraction place in Taiwan.

Upon touching this Island; the spirit of traveling and site seeing was induced inside me, because I have a huge passion fortravelling and a 5-year tourism- major in college furnished me more knowledge and inspiration. Indeed, Hualien in generaland National Dong Hwa University in particular gave me a pleasant surprise by incredibly beautiful scenery. I still remem-ber the feeling when I first came here; it was so amazing and excited. Later, my Taiwanese classmate told me that NationalDong Hwa University is one of the most beautiful universities in Taiwan. It makes me proud so much!

Taiwan holds a soft spot in my heart not only for beautiful scenery but also Taiwanese people also very pleasant, friendlyand kind As an English saying, It is the first step that counts but I always keep my hope and take endless effort. The firstday arrived at Taoyuan airport; I lost a suitcase that later I realized the cards attached to my suitcase dropped off when Itook my transit flight in Hong Kong. The staffs at Taiwan airport was dedicated in helping me to deliver luggage to school.The responsible and enthusiastic attitude of people here made me warm and happy when I first came to a faraway country.

The new country, new environment and illiteracy of Chinese language made me terribly clumsy to find the way back toschool. But luckily, some friends offered me a lift to dormitory when they found me confused about location. I really highly

appreciate for Taiwan's assistance and support. And that was memory of my first day putting step to Taiwan.Finishing the first semester at National Dong Hwa University with international students, Taiwanese professors andcolleagues, I can feel the warm-hearted, the caring, enthusiasm and friendliness of the people here. I can feel that thesights of Taiwan are not the main highlight of this island but its people because the Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful

Besides Taiwanese peoples hospitality, I also find Taiwanese cuisine is extremely unique. Taiwans people have alwaysenjoyed a thriving culture of street-stall and night-market foods. There are many cant-miss attractions on the itinerariesof foreigners. But while street-stall and night-market offerings- known collectively as little eats such as fried chicken(jipai), soybean soup (touhua), bubble milk tea, macaroons, assorted sausages, grilled seafood ... and other food that Icannot even remember the name. Junk food is extremely tasty, attractive, particularly with the young. Unsurprisingly, Itherefore have gained 4 more kg and now struggling to lose weight. To carry out this task is undoubtedly challengingbecause the food here is everywhere I go and it is super and incredibly attractive. Taiwanese food is seducing me everysecond.

The weather in Taiwan is quite pure and pleasant but sometimes a little bit kinky because of erratic rainfall. Due to theuniqueness in geography location, Taiwan often has rain, especially in the summer. Therefore, one of inseparable thingthings is umbrella, because rain can come suddenly without any warning signs. In addition, Taiwan has four full seasons likeVietnam: spring, summer, autumn and winter. I already experienced the first summer in Taiwan, and indeed it was a burn-ing hot summer like Ha Noi - my hometown in Vietnam.

I have never regretted about choosing to study in Taiwan until now. Currently, I am having a part time job and enjoying thefirst summer here. The life of a studying abroad- student is full of homesickness, and family reunion memory, or missing sobadly your countrys food when you suddenly see some delicious food on Facebook. The life here is also full of extremelynew, exciting, and amazing new friends.

If you wish to choose Taiwan as the next stop for your higher education, the only thing that you should keep in mind ischerishing the time in Taiwan.

southern sunshine scholarship quarterly publication vol. 9

Documents