Fulbright Graduate Studies Award in Teaching Chinese As a Second Language

Fulbright Taiwan awards offer a unique opportunity for American students to pursue a full-time Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL) at one of five partner universities in Taiwan: National Chi Nan University, National Taiwan Normal University, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Tunghai University, or Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages. The program is taught primarily in Mandarin and designed for individuals seeking to become professional teachers of Chinese language. The three-year graduate program provides a multicultural academic environment with both theoretical and practical training, covering Chinese literature, education, linguistics, instructional technology, and mass media. Students gain the latest developments in Chinese language education and develop expertise in Chinese pedagogy and second language acquisition. The award is renewable for the second and third years dependent upon maintaining satisfactory academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) for most universities and 3.3 (B+) for National Taiwan Normal University. The grant provides comprehensive support including full tuition waiver, housing in student dormitories, round-trip airfare, monthly living allowance, and Taiwan National Health Insurance. Grantees experience Taiwan's thriving economy, vibrant academic environment, and safe, affordable living conditions while advancing their Chinese language capacity and cultural knowledge.