First Cohort of 491 Graduates from Taiwan's 'New Elite Program' ; Valedictorian Jokes She Gained 10kg
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The first cohort of 491 students from Taiwan's 'New Elite Program' (新型專班) graduated today and will enter the workforce at 107 partner companies. Valedictorian Tsai Yueh-jou from Indonesia humorously noted that she gained 10kg during her stay in Taiwan, blaming the night markets.
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- Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the New Elite Program?
- A: It primarily targets outstanding international students who are willing to enroll in a master's program at a Taiwanese university and work for a partner company after graduation.
- Q: What does the scholarship cover?
- A: The government covers full tuition for two years, and partner companies provide a monthly living allowance of at least NT$10,000.
- Q: What are the post-graduation obligations?
- A: Graduates are required to work for a partner company for a period equal to the duration of their scholarship, e.g., two years of work for two years of scholarship.