Application and Selection

   Students interested in participating in the NCTU GCSP will apply to enter the program as early as the first semester of their freshman year, but no later than their third year as junior. Approximately 20 student candidates will be selected annually based on a completed application and interview process. A GCSP Candidate must meet the following requirements to be admitted to the NCTU GCSP:

• Interested students will submit a proposal package including the following documents:
  1. An application form including basic information
  2. A resume to identify studying objective, education, work experiences, and current/past service activities.
  3. A one-page statement of purpose (SOP) to describe their interests in the Grand Challenge Scholarship Program.
  4. Their academic plan showing proposed course selection and how they will complete the required components of the GCSP program.
  5. An official transcript showing all completed coursework.
• We will review each GCSP applicant proposal package and identify a total of approximately 20 GCSP candidates each year.
• The GCSP Candidates must remain in good standing with a minimum 2.7 GPA at the time of application and maintain this 2.7 GPA at all times while considered a GCSP Candidate.
• GCSP Candidates will be associated with GCSP Mentors who are able to work with them to meet the GCSP requirements.
• Selected GCSP Candidates will be eligible to receive travel support to present their grand challenge research or design project at the annual Global Grand Challenges Summit (GGCS).