College Students

2026 TAITA College Student Leadership Scholarship

TAITA-SV Student Leadership Scholarship

College Scholarship Program

Silicon Valley Taiwanese American Industrial Technology Association (TAITA-SV)

Announcement Date: March 1, 2026

In today’s highly competitive world, success begins with a strong educational foundation. A college education has become a fundamental stepping stone for launching a successful career. However, students now face not only rigorous academic requirements to enter a good university, but also increasing financial burdens to obtain their degrees. The pandemic has further exacerbated this financial challenge for many families.

TAITA recognizes that there are many young individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to society who lack the financial means to pursue higher education. Therefore, TAITA is pleased to announce the 2026 TAITA College Student Leadership Scholarship, which will be awarded to up to six (6) deserving recipients.

This scholarship encourages all students aspiring to positively impact society to apply, particularly those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

This scholarship program aims to provide merit-based scholarships to undergraduate college students who are financially disadvantaged in the Greater Northern California area.

Eligibility

Incumbent undergraduate college students, or students applying to seminary.
Applicants must be U.S. or Taiwan citizens, permanent residents, or on a student visa.
Recommended by one (1) TAITA board director or advisor or two (2) TAITA members.
If the applicant does not know any TAITA board director or advisor, they may request a recommendation by emailing:
scholarship@taita.org
Students demonstrating a desire to continue their education and those in financially disadvantaged situations will receive priority consideration.

Scholarship Award: $2,000 per recipient

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

For more details and the application form, visit:
www.taita.org

Application Process

Please provide the following:

A completed application form.
A one-page written biography:
- Typed
- Double spaced
- Times New Roman
- Font size 12
A typed essay (approximately 1000 words)
- US Applicants: “The Taiwan I Know”
- Taiwan Applicants: “How I Can Bring the Collaborations between Taiwan and Silicon Valley”
One letter of TAs recommendation on official letterhead emailed to : scholarship@taita.org
An official copy of the most recent transcript.
Finalists may be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline

The completed application packet must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2026.

Applicants may submit the form online:

Submit Google Form Application

Or mail the application package to:

TAITA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2174
Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Submit applications with first class mail only. Do not send registered mail or mail requiring signatures.

Recipients of Scholarship

Award recipients will be required to attend the 2026 TAITA Annual Banquet in Silicon Valley (Fall 2026) to receive their scholarship certificate and award check.

Recipients are expected to display a poster highlighting the scope and significance of their work.

Application Checklist

Application form with required recommendation signatures
One-page biography (typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, size 12, one-inch margins)
Essay: “The Taiwan I Know” OR “How I Can Bring the Collaborations between Taiwan and Silicon Valley”
Letter of recommendation on official letterhead
Official copy of most recent transcript
Optional supplemental materials

Student Application Form

Last Name		First Name		Middle Initial
Address
City		State	CA	Zip Code
Email			Phone
School Name
School Address
Parents Address
Parent/Guardian Name			Phone
Combined Household Income	• Under $25,000 • $25,000 – $50,000 • $50,000 – $100,000 • Over $100,000