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Scholarships for doctoral students
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Since 2010, the Novatek Foundation has invested more than NT$72.23 million in sponsorships over 16 years to cultivate 272 outstanding talents with PhD and master’s degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. Novatek Scholarship winners have no obligation to hold posts or sign contracts. Over the years, the winners have engaged in the industry to serve as a new force in IC design and R&D, or devoted themselves to teaching and cultivating talents. In addition to the Novatek Scholarship, which is provided directly to outstanding students by the Foundation, the Company also has a long history of providing scholarships and academic research-related funds to various universities in a concerted effort to improve the higher education resources and energy in Taiwan. |
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Since 2010, the Novatek Foundation has established the Novatek Scholarship to continuously reward outstanding PhD and master’s students for their dedication to academic research and technological innovation, working jointly to contribute to the development of science education in Taiwan. Starting in 2022, doctoral students are eligible to receive NT$50,000 per month (NT$600,000 per year) for a maximum of 60 consecutive months (5 years). |
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| NT$600K Starting in 2022, doctoral students are eligible to receive NT$50,000 per month (NT$600,000 per year) of sponsorship. |
5 years Doctoral students are eligible to receive for a maximum of 60 consecutive months (5 years) of sponsorship. |
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"Women in Tech" Initiative: Promoting the National Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School Science Education Development Program
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To enhance the interest and culture of scientific research among female senior high school students, the Company launched a Science Education Development and Promotion Program since 2024. The program provides subsidies and rewards for teachers and students engaging in scientific development and research projects, aiming to cultivate creative and problem-solving female technology talent for the future.
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| NT$160K A total of NT$160,000 was sponsored to Hsinchu Girls' Senior High school in 2025. |
221 students Funding a total of four keynote lectures and hands-on workshop activities, as well as 15 science fair awards and subsidy programs, benefiting a total of 221 student participants. |
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Nature experience program for rural students
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Since 2022, Novatek has been collaborating with the Hsinchu Branch of the Society of Wilderness. For the past 4 years, the collaboration project has aimed to provide nature experiences for under-resourced children in rural areas of Hsinchu City and County, and to foster their understanding and awareness of environmental conservation by immersing them in nature, with 10 sessions conducted annually. Beginning in 2025, the initiative was further expanded to incorporate biodiversity education. Corporate employees served as volunteer educators in two sessions held at Dong An Elementary School in Guanxi Township and Neiwan Elementary School in Hengshan Township, accompanying students in participating in environmental education activities. The program was recognized by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, with a “Certificate of Biodiversity Achievement.” |
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| NT$300K In 2025, sponsored amount is NT$ 300,000, and 105 beneficiaries with 210 instances. |
$1.16 million Over the past 4 years, the accumulated sponsorship has exceeded NT$ 1.16 million, and the number of students who have received assistance has reached 404 with 953 instances.
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''Environmental Taiwan'' Campus Environmental Education Promotion Program
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Starting in September 2025, a one-academic-year environmental education program was launched across five schools in Tainan, featuring exhibitions and educational activities centered on five major themes: mountains, rivers, oceans, cities, and rural communities. Program components included thematic exhibitions, instructional courses, student ambassador initiatives, extended learning activities, hometown poster design competitions, educational field trips, and on-campus public screenings. Topics covered climate-related issues, biodiversity, forest conservation, water pollution, environmentally friendly agriculture, and green energy. Chi Po-lin Foundation provided exhibition materials and teaching resources, and organized teacher training workshops to facilitate experience sharing among educators and reduce lesson preparation workloads. A total of 100 environmental education courses, exhibition-based teaching activities, and public screenings were conducted. |
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| $1.88million In 2025, sponsored amount is NT$ 1.88 million, and 5,129 beneficiaries. |
100 courses A total of 100 environmental education courses.
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Scholarships for doctoral students
I am deeply honored to have continuously received the Novatek Doctoral Scholarship. During the pursuit of a doctoral degree, it is inevitable to encounter uncertainty about the future and career prospects, which is often one of the primary reasons many outstanding talents hesitate to pursue advanced studies. Receiving the scholarship from the Novatek Foundation has undoubtedly provided me with reassurance, not only through stable financial support but also by affirming the dedication and effort I have invested in my research. The Foundation’s support for graduate students extends beyond financial assistance. It also provides opportunities to engage with experienced industry mentors and outstanding peers, enabling us to connect academic learning with industry practice and to develop a clearer vision for our future careers. At a time when global semiconductor technology exerts significant influence worldwide, Novatek’s commitment to cultivating technological talent represents a meaningful contribution to society and inspires me to continue contributing to technological advancement with gratitude and dedication.
"Women in Tech" Initiative: Promoting the National Hsinchu Girls' Senior High School Science Education Development Program
Science education at the high school level is often primarily focused on theoretical learning. Through the science education development programs sponsored by the Novatek Foundation, students are provided with opportunities to learn through hands-on practice, enabling them to experience and better understand theoretical concepts while further connecting them to practical applications in everyday life. Hands-on activities are both engaging and intellectually stimulating, leaving students fully immersed in the learning process. Before beginning practical exercises, students are also encouraged to apply and estimate based on the theories they have learned. Through these activities, students become aware of the limitations of their practical experience while also discovering the complexity and fascination of real-world phenomena. Some students have even devoted substantial additional time to further independent learning and exploration as a result. We sincerely appreciate the support of the Novatek Education Foundation for providing rich and diverse learning opportunities beyond the conventional education system.
Nature experience program for rural students
Typically, when students hear the school bell signaling the end of class, their attention begins to drift as they eagerly anticipate leaving the classroom to play games with their friends. However, the Nature-Based Healing Experience Program for schoolchildren, sponsored by the Novatek Education Foundation, offered a markedly different experience. The curriculum, designed by volunteers from Society of Wilderness, guided students in observing insects within the school campus environment. During the insect observation activities, the children became so fully engaged that they appeared unaware of the ringing school bell and continued participating enthusiastically in the session. The activity even attracted the curiosity of students from other classes, who gathered to observe. We are delighted that the program successfully captured the students’ interest and hope that it has planted seeds of environmental awareness and care for nature in their hearts.
''Environmental Taiwan'' Campus Environmental Education Promotion Program
For the first time, Novatek collaborated with our association to implement a campus environmental education promotion program in Tainan. Led by professional instructors, teachers and students from five elementary schools were guided to explore Taiwan’s land and current environmental issues from an aerial perspective. As most of Taiwan’s offshore wind farms are located in the central and southern coastal waters, the majority of participating schools selected the public screening program theme, “Voice of the Whales,” to explore the relationship between offshore wind power development and cetacean conservation. The program not only enhanced students’ understanding of environmental challenges, but also aimed to inspire greater environmental awareness and encourage proactive action.
Beneficiary feedback
I am the recipient of the 2014 Novatek Foundation Doctoral Program Scholarship. Thank you very much for Novatek's willingness to invest resources in the cultivation of doctoral students. Being able to receive this award is not only a financial support, but more importantly, an honor and recognition of our research. Today, the number of Ph.D students in Taiwan is decreasing, but we still need PhD talents. We hope that Novatek will continue to promote scholarships for PhD programs, providing students with more opportunities and learning resources. I believe that the cultivated talents for sure will make a great contribution to Taiwan's industries in the future. Once again, I would like to thank Novatek Foundation for supporting me in the past. Thank you very much.
