Master's Degree Program Awards: National Chengchi University Award in Diplomacy (Chinese Medium Instruction)

This Fulbright award provides funding for U.S. citizens to pursue a full-time Master's Degree in Diplomacy taught in Mandarin at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan. The Department of Diplomacy, established in 1930, is the only academic institution in Taiwan specifically focused on diplomacy and aims to cultivate scholars and practitioners of international relations and foreign affairs. The curriculum focuses on international relations and related issues such as international security, power politics, environmental change, global governance, and cross-cultural communications. NCCU provides a unique perspective for American students studying Asia-related issues in Taiwan, with faculty expertise in international affairs and a wide variety of China-specific courses. Taiwan's geographic position as the center of East Asia and gateway to the Indo-Pacific region offers students easy access to other major Asian cities. Fulbright students are expected to fulfill Teaching Assistant duties while studying for their degree and will receive opportunities for internships. The grant is initially awarded for 12 months and renewable for second and third years based on academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The award is co-sponsored by National Chengchi University.