Master's Degree Program Award: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Award in Semiconductor Technology

This Fulbright award provides support for U.S. citizens to pursue a full-time Master's degree in Semiconductor Technology at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan. The program is taught in English and is offered through the International College of Semiconductor Technology (ICST), which was founded in 2015 to nurture cross-disciplinary talents with global mobility for the semiconductor industry. NYCU is renowned for seeding the development of semiconductor technology in Taiwan, which is essential for the success of its modern IC industry. The award is co-sponsored by National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and provides comprehensive support including full tuition, housing in a student dormitory, round trip airfare, a monthly living allowance, and national health insurance. The grant is initially awarded for 12 months, with renewal for the second year dependent upon the grantee's academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B) on a 4.3 scale. The curriculum builds on electrical engineering, material science, and mechanical engineering foundations, with cross-disciplinary collaboration across multiple colleges. ICST aims to lead the industry with academic development and establish Taiwan as a leader in international semiconductor technology.