To encourage outstanding international students to enroll at Tamkang University, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs held the “2025 Academic Year International Student Entrance Scholarship Award Ceremony” at 10:20 a.m. on December 19 at the Ching-Sheng International Conference Hall. Vice President for International Affairs Hsiao-Chuan Chen attended the ceremony, along with deans of the colleges of the award recipients, department chairs, and heads of relevant administrative units.

In her opening remarks, Vice President Chen thanked the students for choosing to study at Tamkang University and welcomed them to the Tamkang family. She noted that during their academic journey, students not only accumulate professional knowledge but also gain valuable experiences through interaction and exchange with peers from different countries, allowing them to engage with diverse cultures. Such experiences, she emphasized, help shape personal qualities and lay a strong foundation for future development. By awarding scholarships, Tamkang University aims to alleviate students’ financial burdens, enabling them to focus on their studies and personal growth. She also encouraged students to apply what they have learned in the future, enrich campus diversity through their multicultural backgrounds, and serve as important bridges between Taiwan and the world.

A total of 45 students received entrance scholarships, including awards for outstanding foreign students, outstanding international master’s and doctoral students, as well as scholarships designated for students from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Mainland China. The scholarships were presented by Vice President Chen and heads of first-level administrative units. Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Mohanraj Anbalagan, a first-year doctoral student in Applied Sciences, shared that Tamkang University is not only a place for learning but also an environment where faculty members and staff provide comprehensive support. He noted that students are able to exchange ideas and inspire one another. He expressed special gratitude to his academic advisor and the relevant university offices for providing valuable learning opportunities, emphasizing that such support is deeply meaningful to students.