What is the Overseas Empowerment Program?
This program aims to encourage new immigrant families and their second-generation children to return to their motherland, strengthening their language skills and multicultural advantages through immersive cultural learning. This is not a typical travel subsidy, but an educational empowerment program.
Subsidy Details
Subsidy Amount:
Family Group: Up to NT$80,000 per group (parents and children traveling together).
Youth Group: Up to NT$100,000 per person (second-generation immigrants aged 18-35).
Included Expenses: Round-trip airfare (actual cost), daily living allowance, and insurance.
Suggested Learning Themes
Applicants must submit a proposal. Common themes include:
Mother Tongue Learning: Studying the language at local schools or institutions.
Cultural Exploration: Exploring local traditional crafts, festivals, or social development.
Corporate Internship: Observing and interning at local Taiwanese-owned or well-known companies.
Application Requirements
Project Length: The overseas stay must be at least 7 days.
Destination: Must be the new immigrant's country of origin (e.g., Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, etc.).
Completion Obligation: Upon returning home, a project report and relevant supporting documents must be submitted to receive the subsidy.
How to Increase Your Chances of Admission?
The project proposal must clearly demonstrate the learning objectives and be linked to personal growth or career planning.
Video or photo documentation projects are also considered in the selection process.