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
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.
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)↗️ , managed by the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan), partners exclusively with nationally accredited universities in Taiwan. CSAT offers a streamlined, one-stop administrative service, eliminating the need for U.S. institutions to manage multiple MOUs with Taiwanese universities.
CSAT is dedicated to enhancing academic exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwan by:
- Simplifying administrative procedures with direct contacts and efficient service
- Aligning student preferences with institutional requirements
- Providing personalized planning and execution for faculty-led study trips
- Developing future leaders with international and Asian perspectives
- Advancing the Fulbright mission of fostering “a little more knowledge & a little less conflict.”
Semester Program
- The program fee covers tuition, housing, and cultural enrichment activities.
- CSAT matches host institutions with English-taught or Chinese-taught classes based on students’ preferences and requirements of home institutions.
- CSAT facilitates the application and enrollment procedures along the way.
Study Travel 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
Raymond F. Greene
Director
American Institute in Taiwan
U.S. Member, Chair
Arend Zwartjes
Chief
Public Diplomacy Section, American Institute in Taiwan
taiwan member
Liang-Yu Wang
Director General
Department of North American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
taiwan member
Yu-Jiuan Lee
Director General
Department of
International and Cross-Strait Education,
Ministry of Education
taiwan member
Shin-Kun Peng
Vice President
Academia Sinica
taiwan member
Wen-Chang Chen
President
National Taiwan University
taiwan member
Jing-jyi Wu
Endowed Chair in Creativity and Professor Emeritus
Center for Creativity and Innovation Studies, National Chengchi University
U.S. Member, Treasurer
John Morgan
Chief
Consular Section,
American Institute in Taiwan
U.S. Member
Anne Foss
Cultural Affairs Officer
Public Diplomacy Section,
American Institute in Taiwan
U.S. member
Ｍaria Ting
Principal
Lehu International Company Limited
U.S. member
William Joseph Eaton
Associate Professor
Department of History, National Chengchi University
Ex. Officio
Randall L. Nadeau
Executive Director
Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright 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
Secretariat
Executive Secretary / Program Manager
Dalia Chang
- Executive Director Calendar Management and Board Affairs
- Debate Coach/Trainer Program management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x152
Email: dchang@fulbright.org.tw
Event Specialist
Kevin Chao
- Event planning
- HR (Intern) management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x131
Email: kchao@fulbright.org.tw
Assistant
Jeff Wang
- Assistance to administrative affairs
- General affairs
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x137
Email: jwang@fulbright.org.tw
Taiwan Academic Exchange and Mandarin Learning Programs
Program Director
Lisa Lin
- Taiwan Programs oversight
- Mandarin Education Programs oversight
- Alumni Programs oversight
- Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan oversight
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x112
Email: llin@fulbright.org.tw
Project Manager
Andie Liao
- Taiwan Programs management
- Mandarin Education Programs management
- Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x134
Email: aliao@fulbright.org.tw
Specialist
Troy Tung
- Taiwan Programs management
- Mandarin Education Programs management
- Alumni Programs management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x143
Email: ttung@fulbright.org.tw
Assistant
Peri Lin
- Taiwan Programs administration
- Mandarin Education Programs administration
- Consortium for Study Abroad in Taiwan administration
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x193
Email: plin@fulbright.org.tw
EducationUSA Adviser
Tracie Chen
- EducationUSA management
- International Education programs management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x142
Email: tchen@fulbright.org.tw
Public Affairs Assistant
Chelsie Kuan
- Digital design and creative execution
- Website and social media management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x190
Email: ckuan@fulbright.org.tw
U.S. Academic Exchange Programs
Senior Program Manager
Charlie Cheng
- U.S. Program operation
- Visa, Regulation and Policy
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x135
Email: ccheng@fulbright.org.tw
Specialist
Jennifer Wu
- Assistance to U.S. Program management
- Assistance to U.S. Grantees’ Visa/ARC applications
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x191
Email: jwu@fulbright.org.tw
Specialist
Andrea Chou
- Assistance to U.S. Program management
- Assistance to U.S. Grantees’ Visa/ARC applications
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x129
Email: achou@fulbright.org.tw
English Language Teaching Programs
Finance & Administration
Finance Director
Cherry Yen
- Finance and administration
- HR management
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x153
Email: cyen@fulbright.org.tw
IT & HR Manager
Eric Chen
- HR management
- IT and general affairs
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x183
Email: echen@fulbright.org.tw
Senior Accountant
Sophia Peng
- Financial voucher review
- Accounting operations
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x182
Email: speng@fulbright.org.tw
Financial Assistant
Bella Lai
- U.S. Grantees’ flight and insurance affairs
- Grant payment affairs
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x133
Email: blai@fulbright.org.tw
Financial Assistant
Amy Chen
- Financial voucher review
- Bank payment operations
Tel: 886-2-2388-2100 x181
Email: amychen@fulbright.org.tw
