International Higher Education Scholarship Programs-- Programs on Tropical Agriculture Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation National Pingtung University of Science and Technology http://tve.npust.edu.tw:8080/Department/TropicaLA/english/index-c.htm Contents Introduction of University Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture I. Introduction of Program II. Qualification III. Admission IV. Application Deadline V. Contact Information VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture I. Introduction of Program II. Qualification III. Admission IV. Application Deadline V. Contact Information VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Introduction of Program Qualification Admission Application Deadline Contact Information Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 i Introduction of University National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) was founded in 1924 under the name of "Kaohsiung State Pingtung Extension School of Agriculture." Subsequently in 1928, this school was expanded and renamed as "Kaohsiung State Pingtung Agricultural School". After Taiwan was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in August 1945, this school again changed her name to "Taiwan Provincial Pingtung Agricultural Vocational School of Agriculture" in November of that year. This school was then upgraded to "Taiwan Provincial Institute of Agriculture" in 1954, enabling a subsequent integration of this Institute with the Pingtung Agricultural Vocational High school in 1963. After this integration, the Institute went through a series of upgrades and name changes, including "Taiwan Provincial Pingtung Institute of Agriculture" in 1964, "National Pingtung Institute of Agriculture" in July 1981, "National Pingtung Polytechnic Institute" in July 1991, and then the "National Pingtung University of Science and Technology" in August 1997. Currently NPUST has a total of 27 departments and 10 graduate institutes offering 28 Master's degrees and 7 Doctoral programs. These departments and graduate institutes are distributed among four colleges: agriculture, engineering, management, and humanities and social sciences. NPUST's undergraduate school currently offers baccalaureate degrees to graduates of a four-year program and a two-year program. The four-year program admits students graduating from vocational high schools or their equivalents, while the two-year program admits students graduating from vocational institutes and their equivalents. NPUST has also established a night school to admit students with at least one year's work experience. NPUST's graduate school offers master and doctoral degrees in more than thirty disciplines that cover the Colleges of Agriculture, Engineering, Management, as well as Humanities and Social Science. A candidate to a master's degree requires a bachelor's degree in a related field; whereas, the doctoral degree is offered to researchers and professionals with a master's degree from any university. Graduate programs at NPUST also provide opportunity of part-time study during weekends for those with at least one-year work experience while holding current job active. Moving towards specialized research university, NPUST actively pursues her academic excellence to become one of the key academic bastions in the Asia-Pacific Region. In addition to offering lectures in Chinese, NPUST also offers 106 credit hours of courses in English. In positioning herself to become one of the world's leading academic institutions, NPUST established linkage with more than 30 world renowned universities through various academic exchanges, distance education, exchanges of faculty and students, sharing of resources, and jointly conducting research. -1- The three main educational goals of NPUST are elaborated as follows: Spiritualization – Through education, nurturing and warm caring, NPUST's students are positively influenced to develop a healthy and complete personality. NPUST's students are educated to become not only a competent professional but also a worthy member of the society with strong social responsibilities and a civilized person with fine intellectual and aesthetic tastes. Professionalization – Constantly aware of the needs of labor markets, NPUST trains students to possess solid abilities to work, to learn and to create or invent to meet the demands of labor markets. Students are encouraged to pursue careers in scientific or technological research and development or in business management so as to enhance the promotion of industries in the nation. Internationalization – In keeping with the trend of internationalization, NPUST's students are cultivated to acquire intellectual and aesthetic qualities enabling them to establish a strong foothold in the global community. The quality to be acquired includes improving international language ability, enhancing knowledge of international society, and understanding the development of international politics and economics. The final goal is to enable students to become more competitive internationally. -2- Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture I. Introduction of Program There will be two main areas of focus: plant and animal production. In plant production, the courses include but are not limited to: agronomic and horticultural crop production; plant protection; and agri-business management. In animal production, the courses include but are not limited to: anatomy and physiology of animals; utilization of animal products; fish breeding and propagation; and pond management. A total of 130 credits must be completed: 36 credits required by the University, 38 credits required for specialty, 32 & 36 credits required for groups specializing in plant production & animal production, and 24 & 20 elective courses credits required for groups specializing in plant production & animal production, respectively. II. Qualification Citizens of Taiwan’s Central American allies or Taiwan Scholarship Recipients who are eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarships with a senior high school or vocational high school education, or the equivalent, from institutions approved by the Ministry of Education, ROC (Taiwan), can apply for this undergraduate program. Applicants from countries where English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL or equivalent English-proficiency verifications. III. Admission Source of Funding for the Scholarship Program The scholarship program designed for the undergraduate students is for the period from September 2010 through July 2014, funded by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF). Program Duration It is a policy of the scholarship program that the duration for the undergraduate programs is from September 2010 to July 2014. Students shall complete and successfully pass at least 130 credits within the stipulated time period, and receive the “Baccalaureate of Science” degree from the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, College of Agriculture. If a student fails to finish the requirements for the baccalaureate degree within the stipulated time period, said student shall be disqualified from receiving any additional financial assistance offered under the programs. Application Procedures The following items must be submitted with the application when applying to the -3- NPUST: a. Application form (see Attachment 1). b. One photocopy of diploma with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing high school (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). c. One official transcript with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing high school (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). d. Medical report within 3 months, which must include test for HIV as required by the Department of Health. e. Three recommendation letters. Please indicate the affiliations of those who make the recommendations. f. One autobiography. g. One study plan which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Title -- Delineating the research area to be conducted. Introduction -- Stating the results of literature reviews as well as stating student's background, personal interest, strengths and weaknesses, if any Objective -- Stating specifically the purpose of this research. Action plans -- Specifying the supportive research activities to be carried out to accomplish the objective as specified above Anticipated results -- Stating the results that can be anticipated in conducting the action plans listed above h. Evidence of English proficiency -- if applicants are from countries where English is not the native language. Notification of Admission and Registration (1) After being reviewed and selected by the Foreign Student Application Evaluation Committee, names of the candidates will be recommended to the President of NPUST for final approval. (2) After being notified of admission, students must complete registration procedures within the specified time. Late registration will not be accepted. (3) If information found to be untrue or falsified, said student shall be denied of admission. (4) After registration, students must provide an original diploma. English translation must accompany the original diploma, should it not be written in English. Scope of Scholarship Entitlements: The total scholarship, including airfare (a one-way ticket each for the 1st year before the registration and the 4th year after the completion of the baccalaureate programs), housing, tuition, insurance, book costs and a monthly -4- allowance will be provided to each student. The scholarship is itemized as follows: (1) Airfare -- TaiwanICDF shall provide economy class tickets on the most direct flights to Taiwan (before the registration for the first semester) and leave Taiwan (after the completion of the baccalaureate degree). (2) Housing -- All students must reside in the student dormitory provided by the NPUST. Four undergraduate students of the same sex will be assigned to live in the same room. Observation of dormitory rules is a must. (3) Tuition fee -- Tuition fee will be paid for by the scholarship as required by the NPUST. (4) Insurance -- While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance as set by the Ministry of Education, each student shall be insured for medical coverage of accident and necessary health care insurance (chronic illness is not including). The insurance fees will be paid for by the scholarship. (5) Book costs -- Purchasing textbooks as required by instructors shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the TAIC. (6) Allowance -- Each student shall receive NT$12,000 per month (or NT$144,000 per annum) as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account. Notices (1) Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 130 credits in the course of study for plant production and animal production. These credits include those designated as required and optional credits. (2) Undergraduate students program is graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 60 being the passing grade. Required courses, if failed, must be repeated. A student, who fails two third of the accumulation subject credits in one semester despite for any 2 semester academically, shall be dismissed. (3) Student’s ethic is graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 60 being the passing grade. (4) If scholarship holders: a) Fail the academic average in any one semester, which is 60 out of 100 for undergraduates; in which case, full scholarship will be suspended during the following semester. Should the academic average be achieved during this next semester, the TaiwanICDF will continue the scholarship by request; or b) Fail more than 1/2 of all modules that they elect to study, across two consecutive semesters; or more than 2/3 of all modules that they elect to study, in any one semester. In this case, the full scholarship will be terminated. c) Have their scholarship suspended or terminated, the student status will depend upon the regulation set by the university. -5- (5) Students who are under the scholarship program requesting a temporary leave of absence from the university on a personal basis shall be terminated their rights to the scholarship. (6) For any reason an undergraduate student cannot attend classes or participate in other required activities, authorized leave of absence must be requested according to the university’s regulations. (7) Students are required to work as student helps at the office of TAIC. The nature and the number of hours of the work shall be determined by the Director of TAIC. Others In the event of the issues or matters not mentioned in the preceding articles, relevant rules and regulations of the present program as well as those of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan and the NPUST shall apply. IV. Application Deadline 「Application Deadline: April 30, 2010」 V. Contact Information Application forms and relevant materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy to the following address: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation No. 1, Shuehfu Rd., Neipu, Pingtung 912, Taiwan TEL:886-8-7740254; FAX:886-8-7740446; E-Mail:itaic@mail.npust.edu.tw VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report See Attachment 1. -6- Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture I. Introduction of Program The curriculum is grouped into three major categories: Tropical Agricultural Resource Planning; Production and Management of Tropical Agricultural Resources; and Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Agriculture Resources. Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Rural Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Forestry, Wood Industry, Aquaculture, Food Science, Agribusiness Management and Wildlife Conservation are the focus areas. Except for required courses, the selective courses will be tailor-made upon the request of major professor(s) on specific topics for the student. A minimum of 24 credits in the courses and 6 credits in master’s thesis must be completed. II. Qualification Applicants who have completed his/her bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields at public or registered private universities and independent colleges, or foreign universities and colleges approved by the ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Education. Applicants from countries where English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL or equivalent English-proficiency verifications. III. Admission Source of Funding for the Scholarship Program The scholarship programs, funded by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), provide two-year scholarship to foreign agriculturists for studying under the M.S. program from September 2010 through July 2012. If a scholarship recipient registers later than September 2010 or graduates earlier than July 2012, the scholarship shall be provided on the basis of the actual date of registration or graduation. Program Duration It is a policy that the duration for the M.S. program is from September 2010 to July 2012. Students, who have successfully completed and passed all courses and oral exam for thesis within the stipulated time period, shall receive the “Master of Science” degree from the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, College of Agriculture by NPUST. Application Procedures -7- The following items must be submitted with the application when applying to the NPUST: a. Application form (see Attachment 1). b. One photocopy of diploma with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing university (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). c. One official transcript with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing university (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). d. Medical report within 3 months, which must include test for HIV as required by the Department of Health. e. Three recommendation letters. Please indicate the affiliations of those who make the recommendations. f. One autobiography. g. One research plan which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Title -- Delineating the research area to be conducted. Introduction -- Stating the results of literature reviews as well as stating student's background, personal interest, strengths and weaknesses, if any. Objective -- Stating specifically the purpose of this research. Action plans -- Specifying the supportive research activities to be carried out to accomplish the objective as specified above. Anticipated results -- Stating the results that can be anticipated in conducting the action plans listed above. References -- Listing pertinent references, if any. h. Evidence of English proficiency -- if applicants are from countries where English is not the native language. No application with missing articles or incomplete forms will be accepted by the NPUST. No late submission or any make-up action for the deficiency in the application will be accepted. Notification of Admission and Registration (1) After being reviewed and selected by the Foreign Student Application Evaluation Committee, names of the candidates will be recommended to the President of NPUST for final approval. (2) After being notified of admission, students must complete registration procedures within the specified time. Late registration will not be accepted. (3) If information found to be untrue or falsified, said student shall be denied of admission. (4) After registration, students must provide an original diploma. English translation -8- must accompany the original diploma, should it not be written in English. Scope of Scholarship (1) Entitlements: The total scholarship, including airfare (a one-way ticket per annum), housing, tuition, credit fees, insurance, book costs and a monthly allowance will be provided to each student. The scholarship is itemized as follows: a. Airfare -- The TaiwanICDF shall provide economy class tickets on the most direct flights to Taiwan and leave Taiwan (after the completion of the M.S. degree). b. Housing -- All students must reside in the graduate student dormitory provided by NPUST. c. Tuition fee -- Tuition fee will be paid for by the scholarship as required by the NPUST. d. Credit fees -- Credit fees are varied with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will be paid for by the scholarship as required by NPUST. e. Insurance -- While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance as set by the Ministry of Education, each student shall be insured for medical coverage of accident and necessary health care insurance (chronic illness is not including). The insurance fees will be paid for by the scholarship. f. Book costs -- Purchasing textbooks as required by instructors shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the TAIC. g. Allowance -- Each student shall receive NT$15,000 per month (or NT$180,000 per annum) as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account. Notices (1) M.S. Program students shall not take more than 15 credits per semester. (2) M.S. program students must complete a minimum of 24 credits in courses and 6 credits in thesis, which are calculated separately. (3) Graduate students under M.S. program are graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Required courses, if failed, must be repeated. A student, who fails academically, judging from the averaged score for all the courses taken in a school year, shall be dismissed. (4) Student’s ethic is graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Anyone receives less than 70 shall be dismissed. (5) If scholarship holders: a) Fail the academic average in any one semester, which is 70 out of 100 for postgraduates; in which case, full scholarship will be suspended during the following semester. Should the academic average be achieved during this -9- next semester, the TaiwanICDF will continue the scholarship by request; or b) Fail more than 1/2 of all modules that they elect to study, across two consecutive semesters; or more than 2/3 of all modules that they elect to study, in any one semester. In this case, the full scholarship will be terminated. c) Have their scholarship suspended or terminated, the student status will depend upon the regulation set by the university. (6) For any reason an M.S. student cannot attend classes or participate in other required activities, authorized leave of absence must be requested according to the university regulations. (7) Two or four graduate students of the same sex will be assigned to live in the same dormitory room. Observation of dormitory rules is a must. (8) Students are required to work as student helps at the office of TAIC. The nature and the number of hours of the work should be determined by the Director of TAIC. Others In the event of the issues or matters not mentioned in the preceding articles, relevant rules and regulations of the present program as well as those of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan and the NPUST shall apply. IV. Application Deadline 「Application Deadline: April 30, 2010」 V. Contact Information Application forms and relevant materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy to the following address: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation No. 1, Shuehfu Rd., Neipu, Pingtung 912, Taiwan TEL:886-8-7740254; FAX:886-8-7740446; E-Mail:itaic@mail.npust.edu.tw VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report See Attachment 1. - 10 - Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture I. Introduction of Program The curriculum is grouped into three major categories: Tropical Agricultural Resource Planning; Production and Management of Tropical Agricultural Resources; and Conservation and Utilization of Tropical Agriculture Resources. Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Rural Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Forestry, Wood Industry, Aquaculture, Food Science, Agribusiness Management and Wildlife Conservation are the focus areas. Except for required courses, the selective courses will be tailor-made upon the request of major professor(s) on specific topics for the student. A minimum of 18 credits in the courses and 12 credits in Ph.D. dissertation must be completed. II. Qualification Applicants who have completed his/her master’s degree in agriculture or related fields at public or registered private universities and independent colleges, or foreign universities and colleges approved by the ROC (Taiwan) Ministry of Education. Applicants from countries where English is not the native language are required to take the TOEFL or equivalent English-proficiency verifications. III. Admission Source of Funding for the Scholarship Program The scholarship programs, funded by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), provide three-year scholarship to foreign agriculturists for studying under the Ph.D. program from September 2010 through July 2013. If a scholarship recipient registers later than September 2010, the scholarship shall be provided on the basis of the actual date of registration. Program Duration It is a policy that the duration for the Ph.D. program is from September 2010 to July 2013. Students, who have successfully completed and passed, and have passed oral exam for dissertation shall receive the “Doctor of Philosophy” degree from the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, College of Agriculture by NPUST. Application Procedures The following items must be submitted with the application when applying to the NPUST: - 11 - a. Application form (see Attachment 1). b. One photocopy of diploma with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing university (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). c. One official transcript with verification by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing university (English or Chinese verified copy is also necessary if the original diploma is not in either language). d. Medical report within 3 months, which must include test for HIV as required by the Department of Health. e. Three recommendation letters. Please indicate the affiliations of those who make the recommendations. f. One autobiography. g. One research plan which includes, but is not limited to, the following: Title -- Delineating the research area to be conducted. Introduction -- Stating the results of literature reviews as well as stating student's background, personal interest, strengths and weaknesses, if any Objective -- Stating specifically the purpose of this research. Action plans -- Specifying the supportive research activities to be carried out to accomplish the objective as specified above Anticipated results -- Stating the results that can be anticipated in conducting the action plans listed above References -- Listing pertinent references, if any h. Evidence of English proficiency -- if applicants are from countries where English is not the native language. No application with missing articles or incomplete forms will be accepted by the NPUST. No late submission or any make-up action for the deficiency in the application will be accepted. Notification of Admission and Registration (1) After being reviewed and selected by the Foreign Student Application Evaluation Committee, names of the candidates will be recommended to the President of NPUST for final approval. (2) After being notified of admission, students must complete registration procedures within the specified time. Late registration will not be accepted. (3) If information found to be untrue or falsified, said student shall be denied of admission. - 12 - (4) After registration, students must provide an original diploma. English translation must accompany the original diploma, should it not be written in English. Scope of Scholarship (1) Entitlements: The total scholarship, including airfare (a one-way ticket per annum), housing, tuition, credit fees, insurance, book costs and a monthly allowance will be provided to each student. The scholarship is itemized as follows: a. Airfare -- The TaiwanICDF shall provide economy class tickets on the most direct flights to Taiwan and leave Taiwan (after the completion of the Ph.D. degree). b. Housing -- All students must reside in the graduate student dormitory provided by NPUST. c. Tuition fee -- Tuition fee will be paid for by the scholarship as required by NPUST. d. Credit fees -- Credit fees are varied with the number of credits registered. Credit fees will be paid for by the scholarship as required by NPUST. e. Insurance -- While in Taiwan, in addition to the mandatory student safety insurance as set by the Ministry of Education, each student shall be insured for medical coverage of accident and necessary health care insurance (chronic illness is not including). The insurance fees will be paid for by the scholarship. f. Book costs -- Purchasing textbooks as required by instructors shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the TAIC. g. Allowance -- Each student shall receive NT$17,000 per month (or NT$204,000 per annum) as allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. The sum will be deposited monthly into the student’s local bank account. Notices (1) Ph.D. Program students shall not take more than 15 credits per semester. (2) Ph.D. program students must complete a minimum of 18 credits in courses and 12 credits in dissertation, which are calculated separately. (3) Graduate students under Ph.D. program are graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Required courses, if failed, must be repeated. A student, who fails academically, judging from the averaged score for all the courses taken in a school year, shall be dismissed. (4) Student’s ethic is graded on a scale of 100 being the highest and 70 being the passing grade. Anyone receives less than 70 shall be dismissed. (5) If scholarship holders: - 13 - a) Fail the academic average in any one semester, which is 70 out of 100 for postgraduates; in which case, full scholarship will be suspended during the following semester. Should the academic average be achieved during this next semester, the TaiwanICDF will continue the scholarship by request; or b) Fail more than 1/2 of all modules that they elect to study, across two consecutive semesters; or more than 2/3 of all modules that they elect to study, in any one semester. In this case, the full scholarship will be terminated. c) Have their scholarship suspended or terminated, the student status will depend upon the regulation set by the university. (6) For any reason an Ph.D. student cannot attend classes or participate in other required activities, authorized leave of absence must be requested according to the university regulations. (7) Two or four graduate students of the same sex will be assigned to live in the same dormitory room. Observation of dormitory rules is a must. (8) Students are required to work as student helps at the office of TAIC. The nature and the number of hours of the work shall be determined by the Director of TAIC. Others In the event of the issues or matters not mentioned in the preceding articles, relevant rules and regulations of the present program as well as those of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan and the NPUST shall apply. IV. Application Deadline 「Application Deadline: April 30, 2010」 V. Contact Information Application forms and relevant materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy to the following address: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation No. 1, Shuehfu Rd., Neipu, Pingtung 912, Taiwan TEL:886-8-7740254; FAX:886-8-7740446; E-Mail:itaic@mail.npust.edu.tw VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report See Attachment 1. - 14 - Attachment 1 APPLICATION FORM PROJECT TITLE: TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Instructions -- Programs on Tropical Agriculture This form should be completed in typewritten form by the candidate. Each question must be answered clearly and completely. Details are required in order to make appropriate arrangements. If necessary, additional pages of the same size may be attached. Mark the appropriate scholarship program listed as follows: Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture 1. PERSONAL DATA 1.Name Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss Attach Recent Photograph Here Given Name(First Name) Middle Name Surname(Last Name) 2.Contact Information Home Address: Tel: E-mail: Fax: 3.Nationality 4.Gender □Male □Female 6.Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year): □Single 5.Marital Status □Married 7.Religion 8.Health Condition 9.Chronic Disease 10.Dietary Restriction 11.Language Proficiency □No □No □Yes □Yes If yes, Please specify If yes, Please specify Listen Excellent Good Read Fair Excellent Good - 15 - Write Fair Excellent Good Speak Fair Excellent Good Fair 12.Contact Person in Emergency Name: Relationship: Address: Tel: E-mail: 2. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT Month 1. Designation year Since 2.Institute / Organization 3. Type of Business 4.Address Tel: Fax: Govt. Ministry / Agency Govt. / State Owned Enterprise 5.Type of the Organization Joint Venture NGO □ □ □ □ □University / Institution □Locally Owned Enterprise □Foreign Owned Enterprise 6.Present Job Duties 3. PREVIOUS WORKING EXPERIENCE Designation Organization Note:For Each Pervious Job Experience Period Of Employment Job Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING School Name Note:Highest Diploma Only Qualifications (Certificate / Diploma / Degree) Subject 1. 2. - 16 - Year Obtained 5. RECOMMENDATION OF AUTHORITY Comments on educational qualifications, experience in the training subject, age, and personality of the candidate: Responsible official: Title _____________________ Signature:_____________________ Name ____________________ Date:_________________________ - 17 - 6.DECLARATION BY CANDIDATE 1. I hereby declare that the information as provided by me in this document is true and accurate. I understand and accept that any false declaration of information on my part will disqualify me from the program, even when it is in progress. 2. I declare that I am not suffering from any serious or chronic disease and that I am not hindered in the performance of my duties by any illness or disability: 3. I hereby undertake to abide by the laws of the Republic of China during my stay in Taiwan and undertake to do the following: 1.1 Fulfill due performance as required in attendance. 1.2 Not seek employment or engage in any political activities. 1.3 Bear any additional expenses or risks incurred as a result of any changes initiated by myself. 1.4 Not bring with me any family members or friends. 4. I fully agree that the TaiwanICDF has the right to terminate the scholarship if, during my stay in Taiwan, my behavior causes any difficulties for the management of the TaiwanICDF or the training institution. 5. I understand that during my stay in Taiwan, only those matters related to the training program will be settled in accordance with the CAEDF-Taiwanese / NPUST’s rules and regulations, and that the CAEDF-Taiwanese / NPUST’s decision will be final and will be implemented accordingly. Cases irrelevant to the training program shall be otherwise of my own responsibilities and at my own cost. Signature:_______________________ Date:___________________ Name:_______________________ - 18 - 7. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION To the Applicant: Please complete the form with legible prints. If necessary, additional pages of the same size may be attached. 1. Full Name: 2. Nationality: 3. Major subject planned to study at the NPUST: 4. Extra-curricular activities: 5. Publications: 6. Attach an autobiography: 7. Attach a research or study plan: 8. Attach three recommendation letters: Applicant’s signature: Date of Application: - 19 - 8. STUDY PLAN To the Applicant: The study plan should content the following items in details. Please use additional pages of the same size to attach the context. 1. Title: 2. Introduction: 3. Objective : 4. Action plans: 5. Anticipated results: 6. References: - 20 - International Cooperation and Development Fund MEDICAL REPORT FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2010 PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM Applying for: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture INSTRUCTION: PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration - to be completed by the applicant I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities. X Signature PART 2: Date Medical Examination - to be completed by certified physician ☆National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Page 1 of 4 Applying for: Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 1: HEALTH DECLARATION Nationality: Name: (Last) PHOTO (First) (M. Initial) Gender: Male□ Female□ Date of Birth: Y/ M/ D/ Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Psychiatric illness Epilepsy Migraine Asthma Tuberculosis (PTB) Hypertension (HPT) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Heart Diseases Malaria Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Thyroid Diseases Kidney Diseases Cancer HIV/AIDS Venereal Diseases Leukemia Hemophilia Hepatitis Measles German Measles (rubella) Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Please State (if any) Other illnesses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Operation / Surgical ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Allergic to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Family Medical History (if any) Father:…………………………………………… Mother: …………………………………………… Past Year Life: Please select 1. Sleep: □7~8 hours every day □Under 7~ 8 hours □Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? □No □Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? □Few or not □Sometimes □Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? □No □Sometimes □Yes 6. Stomach-ache? □No □Sometimes □Often;. Headache? □No □Sometimes □Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: ______years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? □No □Yes(Date of partition ______day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon □No □Yes Page 2 of 4 Applying for: Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicant’s health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference. Name of Applicant: Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/ Physical Examination: HEIGHT: BLOOD PRESSURE: VISUAL ACUITY: cm mmHg / R WEIGHT: PULSE RATE: kg /min L EYES:□normal □color anomalous □other EAR/NOSE/THROAT:□normal □auditory meatus abnormal □cleft lip and palate □impending infarction □allergic rhinitis □chronic rhinitis □other NECK:□normal □wryneck □goiter □the lymphoid swelling of gland is big □other CHEST:□normal □thoracic anomaly □core noise □arrhythmias □other CHEST X RAY:□normal □advertise for like the tuberculosis □pleura effusion □thoracic abnormality □tuberculosis calcify □the spinal column side is curved up □bronchiectasis □cardiac hypertrophy □other ABDOMEN:□normal □hepatomegaly □splenomegaly □hernia □other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGS:□normal □scoliosis □frog limb □articulation deformity □edema □other SKIN:□normal □wart □purple plague □scabies □a dermatitis □other MOUTH CAVITY:□normal □oral hygiene is poor □calculus □gingivitis □milk tooth □other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE Hepatitis B Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Page 3 of 4 Applying for: Undergraduate Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE NEGATIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY. Pregnancy Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: □ The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan □ The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health Name of physician, Title :………………………………………………… Name of Hospital / Clinic :………………………………………………… Address :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… Not valid if without the hospital or clinic’s seal Page 4 of 4 International Cooperation and Development Fund MEDICAL REPORT FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2010 PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM Applying for: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture INSTRUCTION: PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration - to be completed by the applicant I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities. X Signature PART 2: Date Medical Examination - to be completed by certified physician ☆National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Page 1 of 4 Applying for: Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 1: HEALTH DECLARATION Nationality: Name: (Last) PHOTO (First) (M. Initial) Gender: Male□ Female□ Date of Birth: Y/ M/ D/ Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Psychiatric illness Epilepsy Migraine Asthma Tuberculosis (PTB) Hypertension (HPT) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Heart Diseases Malaria Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Thyroid Diseases Kidney Diseases Cancer HIV/AIDS Venereal Diseases Leukemia Hemophilia Hepatitis Measles German Measles (rubella) Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Please State (if any) Other illnesses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Operation / Surgical ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Allergic to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Family Medical History (if any) Father:…………………………………………… Mother: …………………………………………… Past Year Life: Please select 1. Sleep: □7~8 hours every day □Under 7~ 8 hours □Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? □No □Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? □Few or not □Sometimes □Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? □No □Sometimes □Yes 6. Stomach-ache? □No □Sometimes □Often;. Headache? □No □Sometimes □Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: ______years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? □No □Yes(Date of partition ______day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon □No □Yes Page 2 of 4 Applying for: Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicant’s health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference. Name of Applicant: Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/ Physical Examination: HEIGHT: BLOOD PRESSURE: VISUAL ACUITY: cm mmHg / R WEIGHT: PULSE RATE: kg /min L EYES:□normal □color anomalous □other EAR/NOSE/THROAT:□normal □auditory meatus abnormal □cleft lip and palate □impending infarction □allergic rhinitis □chronic rhinitis □other NECK:□normal □wryneck □goiter □the lymphoid swelling of gland is big □other CHEST:□normal □thoracic anomaly □core noise □arrhythmias □other CHEST X RAY:□normal □advertise for like the tuberculosis □pleura effusion □thoracic abnormality □tuberculosis calcify □the spinal column side is curved up □bronchiectasis □cardiac hypertrophy □other ABDOMEN:□normal □hepatomegaly □splenomegaly □hernia □other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGS:□normal □scoliosis □frog limb □articulation deformity □edema □other SKIN:□normal □wart □purple plague □scabies □a dermatitis □other MOUTH CAVITY:□normal □oral hygiene is poor □calculus □gingivitis □milk tooth □other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE Hepatitis B Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Page 3 of 4 Applying for: Master’s Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE NEGATIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY. Pregnancy Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: □ The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan □ The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health Name of physician, Title :………………………………………………… Name of Hospital / Clinic :………………………………………………… Address :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… Not valid if without the hospital or clinic’s seal Page 4 of 4 International Cooperation and Development Fund MEDICAL REPORT FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2010 PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM Applying for: National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture INSTRUCTION: PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration - to be completed by the applicant I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities. X Signature PART 2: Date Medical Examination - to be completed by certified physician ☆National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Page 1 of 4 Applying for: Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 1: HEALTH DECLARATION Nationality: PHOTO Name: (Last) (First) (M. Initial) Gender: Male□ Female□ Date of Birth: Y/ M/ D/ Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Psychiatric illness Epilepsy Migraine Asthma Tuberculosis (PTB) Hypertension (HPT) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Heart Diseases Malaria Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Thyroid Diseases Kidney Diseases Cancer HIV/AIDS Venereal Diseases Leukemia Hemophilia Hepatitis Measles German Measles (rubella) Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Please State (if any) Other illnesses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Operation / Surgical ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Allergic to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Family Medical History (if any) Father:…………………………………………… Mother: …………………………………………… Past Year Life: Please select 1. Sleep: □7~8 hours every day □Under 7~ 8 hours □Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? □No □Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? □Few or not □Sometimes □Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? □No □Sometimes □Yes 6. Stomach-ache? □No □Sometimes □Often;. Headache? □No □Sometimes □Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: ______years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? □No □Yes(Date of partition ______day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon □No □Yes Page 2 of 4 Applying for: Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST PART 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicant’s health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference. Name of Applicant: Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/ Physical Examination: HEIGHT: BLOOD PRESSURE: VISUAL ACUITY: cm mmHg / R WEIGHT: PULSE RATE: kg /min L EYES:□normal □color anomalous □other EAR/NOSE/THROAT:□normal □auditory meatus abnormal □cleft lip and palate □impending infarction □allergic rhinitis □chronic rhinitis □other NECK:□normal □wryneck □goiter □the lymphoid swelling of gland is big □other CHEST:□normal □thoracic anomaly □core noise □arrhythmias □other CHEST X RAY:□normal □advertise for like the tuberculosis □pleura effusion □thoracic abnormality □tuberculosis calcify □the spinal column side is curved up □bronchiectasis □cardiac hypertrophy □other ABDOMEN:□normal □hepatomegaly □splenomegaly □hernia □other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGS:□normal □scoliosis □frog limb □articulation deformity □edema □other SKIN:□normal □wart □purple plague □scabies □a dermatitis □other MOUTH CAVITY:□normal □oral hygiene is poor □calculus □gingivitis □milk tooth □other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE Hepatitis B Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Page 3 of 4 Applying for: Ph.D. Program in Tropical Agriculture, NPUST Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE NEGATIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY. Pregnancy Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: □ The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan □ The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health Name of physician, Title :………………………………………………… Name of Hospital / Clinic :………………………………………………… Address :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… Not valid if without the hospital or clinic’s seal Page 4 of 4 Attachment 2 Application Document Checklist ※Please mark “” in the space after confirming the Required Documents. ※Please put this checklist in front of all other Required Documents. Mark “” Required Documents 報名表 Completed application form 經我國駐外館處等驗證之外國學校最高學歷畢業證書影本 Photocopy of the highest degree diploma verified with official stamps by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing school 經我國駐外館處等驗證之外國學校最高學歷成績單證明正本 Official transcript verified with official stamps by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy in the country of the issuing school 最近三個月內之健康檢查報告 TaiwanICDF Medical Report within 3 months 推薦信三封 Three recommendation letters 英文留學計畫書一份 One study plan/proposal in English 英文能力證明(英語系國家申請者除外) Evidence of English proficiency, excluding applicant whose native language is English 護照影本一份 One photocopy with personal information page of the passport 其他相關文件 Other documents related to the application