About Us

Fulbright Program Overview

Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world, offering programs for passionate and accomplished students, scholars, artists, teachers, and professionals of all backgrounds. These Fulbrighters enrich their educations, advance their careers—and make meaningful contributions abroad and at home. Upon returning to their home countries, institutions, or classrooms, they share their stories and often continue the work they started abroad—and join thousands of alumni serving as leaders across the globe.

For more than 70 years, we’ve believed that by living and learning together with people of different cultures, we can shape a more positive vision of our communities and our world. Our mission is vital: to forge lasting connections, counter misunderstandings, and help people and nations work together toward common goals.

America’s flagship international exchange program, Fulbright, is managed globally in collaboration with 49 unique binational Fulbright Commissions and 100+ U.S. embassies in 160 countries. Through our unique international educational and cultural exchange programs, Fulbright’s diverse and dynamic network of scholars, alumni, and globe partners fosters mutual understanding between the United States and partner nations, shares knowledge across communities, and improves lives around the world.

One connection at a time, Fulbright brings people closer together and moves nations closer to a more peaceful world.

“The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship.”

— by Senator J. William Fulbright

J. William Fulbright: Scholarships and Soft Power, Forum, BBC

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange

The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan), supported by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), is one of the 49 bilateral organizations in the world established specifically to administer the Fulbright educational exchange program. The other 100+ bilateral Fulbright programs are administered by U.S. embassies.

Our Vision

A world with a little more knowledge and a little less conflict.

Our Mission

We Engage and impact people for life by

Awarding Scholarships

Building Knowledge

Cultural Exchange

Developing long-term Relationships

Enhancing Taiwanese-american ties

Core Values

Internationalizatoin

Diversity

Free Inquiry

Generosity

Service

Short History

Over the past 60+ years, the Foundation has financed over 1,600 Taiwan grantees to the U.S. and more than 1,700 U.S. grantees to Taiwan. In 1962, the Foundation began the U.S. Education Information Center providing Taiwan students with information about studying in the U.S. Starting in 2003 with 8 teachers, the Foundation began cooperating with Yilan County Government in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) project. Over 15 years, the partnerships have extended to Kaohsiung City, Kinmen County, Taichung City, Taipei City, NTCPA, Taitung County, Hualien County, and Changhua County. In 2020, 132 Fulbright ETAs serve in local schools.

Partnerships

Started in 2014, the Foundation developed its first strategic partners with the private sector and universities. The Formosa Plastics Group instituted a joint scholarship to support Taiwanese Scholars and Professionals in Early Intervention and Geriatric Health Promotion and provided financial support for Taitung ETAs. The Taiwan Cement Corporation joined in 2018 to support the ETA program. New MA and Ph.D. scholarships for Americans were instituted with National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Taiwan Normal University.

60 Years of Educational Exchange

In 2017, the Foundation celebrated the 60 Years of Educational Exchange with a Fulbright Thought Leader Forum on the theme of “Leadership Challenge: Equity, Ethics, and Globalization.” In addition, the Ministry of Culture also instituted a joint scholarship to support Taiwanese Professionals in Arts Administration, Policy Research and Development, International Marketing in Art and Culture, and Copyright Policy Studies in Art and Culture. In all, up to 234 awards are now available for U.S. and Taiwan grantees.

60 Years of Educational Exchange

Over the past 60 years, the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE) or Fulbright Taiwan has financed
over 3000 Taiwan and U.S. grantees for educational and cultural exchange.
Refer to Selection & Annual Reports, Facts & Numbers, and Special Projects to learn more about the
continued vibrancy of educational exchange.

1946

The Fulbright Act

1947

United States
Educational Foundation
in China

1957

The Fulbright
Program in Taiwan

1962

U.S. Education
Information Center
established

1964

A new educational and
cultural exchange
agreement was signed

1979

The Foundation renamed
as the Foundation for
Scholarly Exchange

1992

Taiwan Fulbright Alumni
Association was founded

2003

First ETA program
started in Yilan County

2008

Second ETA program
started in Kaohsiung City

2010

New exchange of letters between TECRO and
AIT concerning FSE are signed

2012 — 2018

New ETA programs
started at Taipei, Taichung,
Kinmen, NTCPA, Taitung,
Hualien, and Changhua

2014 — 2018

Developed strategic partners
with the private sector and
universities to institute joint
scholarship

2017

Celebrated the “60
Years of Educational
Exchange” with the
theme of “Leadership
Challenge: Equity, Ethics,
and Globalization.”

2020

1,700 American Alumni
1,600 Taiwanese Alumni

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60 Years of Educational Exchange

Over the past 60 years, the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE) or Fulbright Taiwan has financed over 3000 Taiwan and U.S. grantees for educational and cultural exchange.
Refer to Selection & Annual Reports, Facts & Numbers, and Special Projects to learn more about the continued vibrancy of educational exchange.

1946

The Fulbright Act

1947

United States Educational
Foundation in China

1957

The Fulbright Program
in Taiwan

1962

U.S. Education Information
Center established

1964

A new educational
and cultural exchange
agreement is signed

1979

The Foundation renamedas the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange

1992

Taiwan Fulbright Alumni Association is founded

2003

First ETA program started in Yilan County

2008

Second ETA program started in Kaohsiung City

2010

New exchange of letters between TECRO and AIT concerning FSE are signed

2012 — 2018

New ETA programs started at Taipei, Taichung, Kinmen, NTCPA, Taitung, Hualien, and Changhua

2014 — 2018

Developed strategic partners with the private sector and universities to institute joint scholarship

2017

Celebrated the “60 Years of Educational Exchange” with the theme of “Leadership Challenge: Equity, Ethics, and Globalization.”

2020

1,700 American Alumni
1,600 Taiwanese Alumni

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Affiliated Programs

EducationUSA (EdUSA)

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals. EducationUSA is the official source on U.S. higher education to the public.

In Taiwan, EducationUSA centers are located in Foundation of Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). These centers share a common goal: assisting students in accessing U.S. higher education opportunities. Advising centers are staffed by EducationUSA advisers, many of whom have first-hand experience studying in the United States. In addition to providing print and online materials at EducationUSA Advising Centers, advisers reach prospective student audiences through fairs and outreach events at local schools, universities, and other public venues. Extending outreach beyond personal interaction, the network reaches millions of students through websites, webinars, and social media platforms.

Free Services

Counseling
- Individual and group advising
- Application essay consulting
Workshops and events
- In-person and online lecture services
- Educational fairs and workshops
News update
- US application and school updates through online channels
- US Higher Education Guide publication

Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan (CSAT)

Our vision

The Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan (CSAT)↗️ aims to promote academic exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwan by introducing American students to Taiwan via the following means:

Streamlining the administrative process by providing direct contacts and efficient service.
Matching students’ preferences and the school’s requirements.
Nurturing future talents with international and Asian experiences.
Bringing the Fulbright Mission of “a world with a little more knowledge and a little less conflict.”

CSAT is managed by the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange and is in partnership with the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) and the Ministry of Education (MOE). CSAT works only with nationally accredited universities in Taiwan and benefits U.S. institutions from the hassles of signing various one-on-one memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with Taiwan institutions by providing a one-stop-shopping model of administrative assistance.

CSAT matches study abroad initiatives with Taiwanese and U.S. institutions for semester and short-term programs to encourage undergraduate American students to pursue non-degree studies in Taiwan.

Semester Program

Program fees covers tuition, housing and cultural enrichment activities.
CSAT matches host institutions with English taught programs and internship opportunities according to student’s preferences and requirements from their home institution.
CSAT facilitates the application, credit pre-approval and enrollment procedures along the way.

Short-term Program

Short term program with a minimum of eight students as a group.
CSAT designs various programs according to the group’s preference and budget, such as Mandarin classes, field study, educational tours, and additional services.
CSAT provides logistical support.

Fulbright Campus Advisor (FCA) Program

Fulbright Campus Advisor Program is a network of Fulbright Taiwan alumni and U.S. grantee hosts who volunteer to promote the Fulbright programs at over 13 universities across Taiwan.

Purpose

Provide information about student and faculty Fulbright Scholarships
Promote the Fulbright Program on campus
Encourage study abroad & scholarly exchange

Board of Directors

Honorary Chair

U.S. Member, Chair

taiwan member

U.S. Member, Treasurer

U.S. Member

U.S. member

Ex. Officio

Fulbrighter Profiles

Current Grantee Profiles

U.S.

Taiwan

Alumni Profiles

U.S.

Taiwan

Fulbrighter: A global community

Fulbrighter is the exclusive online networking platform where members can connect, network, engage and collaborate with the global community of Fulbright alumni and grantees. Launched in August 2019, it already has 11,000+ registered Fulbrighters.

Staff

Executive Director

Randall L. Nadeau, Ph.D.

Tel: 886-2-2388-2100
Email: rnadeau@fulbright.org.tw

Secretariat

Executive Secretary / Project Manager

Dalia Chang

Duties

Executive Director Calendar Management and Board Affairs
Debate Coach/Trainer Program management

About Us

Fulbright Program Overview

“The Fulbright Program aims to bring a little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship.”

Foundation for Scholarly Exchange

Our Vision

A world with a little more knowledge and a little less conflict.

Our Mission

Core Values

Internationalizatoin

Diversity

Free Inquiry

Generosity

Service

Short History

Partnerships

60 Years of Educational Exchange

Affiliated Programs

EducationUSA (EdUSA)

Free Services

Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan (CSAT)

Our vision

Semester Program

Short-term Program

Fulbright Campus Advisor (FCA) Program

Purpose

Board of Directors

Honorary Chair

Sandra Oudkirk

U.S. Member, Chair

Arend Zwartjes

taiwan member

Liang-Yu Wang

taiwan member

Nicole Yen-Yi Lee

taiwan member

Chin-shing Huang

taiwan member

Wen-Chang Chen

taiwan member

Jing-jyi Wu

U.S. Member, Treasurer

John Morgan

U.S. Member

John Dow

U.S. Member

Andrew Beck

U.S. member

William Joseph Eaton

Ex. Officio

Randall L. Nadeau

Fulbrighter Profiles

Current Grantee Profiles

U.S.

Taiwan

Alumni Profiles

U.S.

Taiwan

Fulbrighter: A global community

Staff

Executive Director

Randall L. Nadeau​, Ph.D.

Secretariat

Executive Secretary / Project Manager

Dalia Chang

Event Specialist

Kevin Chao

Assistant

Jeff Wang

Taiwan Academic Exchange and Mandarin Learning Programs

Program Director

Lisa Lin

Project Manager

Edith Wang

Specialist

Andie Liao

Assistant

Peri Lin

EducationUSA Adviser

Tracie Chen

U.S. Academic Exchange Programs

Randall L. Nadeau, Ph.D.