I. This is in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter No. 1150022083 dated May 25, 2026, and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Belize letter No. 11563001740 dated May 19, 2026.
II. The Belizean government and the University of Belize (UB) will, as usual, conduct the "Certificate in English as a Second Language" (CESL) scholarship program from January to October of next year (2026), providing 8 scholarships for students to study English courses at UB's Regional Language Center (RLC). In addition to tuition and fees waivers, each scholarship recipient will receive a monthly living allowance of 600 Belizean dollars (approximately US$300).
III. Scholarship information is as follows:
(a) Application period: April 20 to July 31, 2026.
(b) Nationality and Educational Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, possess valid Taiwanese citizenship, and have a high school diploma or higher.
(c) Expected Arrival Date for Scholarship Recipients in Belize: January 11, 2027.
(d) Academic Year: January to October 2027.
(e) Application Method: Please submit your application form and supporting documents via email to admissions@ub.edu.bz and rlcinfo@ub.edu.bz during the aforementioned period.
IV. Attached are one copy each of the press release from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Belize, a brief introduction to the scholarship in both Chinese and English, and the application form.