Fulbright Master's Degree Program Awards: National Cheng Kung University Award in History

This Fulbright award supports U.S. citizens to pursue a full-time Master's degree in History at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan. The program is taught in Mandarin and focuses on Taiwan History, supplemented by World History and Chinese History courses. The program takes advantage of Tainan's rich historical heritage as Taiwan's ancient capital, offering courses on indigenous history, business and maritime history, social and intellectual history, historical fieldwork, and museology. The curriculum extends to East Asian and Southeast Asian histories, with particular emphasis on Maritime Asia, including Indonesia, Japan, and Okinawa. The three-year program also offers interdisciplinary courses related to urban planning, architecture, medical history, and food culture. This partnership award is co-sponsored by the National Cheng Kung University and provides comprehensive financial support including tuition, housing, travel, and living allowance.