Scholarships
Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston (THSH) was founded in 1989 as an IRS tax-exempt 501(C) (3) organization. The main goals of THSH are to provide social, cultural and educational services to the greater Houston metropolitan area, and to increase public understanding of Taiwanese cultural heritages.
As part of our efforts to serve the community, as well as to encourage qualified students to further pursue higher education, THSH is currently offering two scholarship programs as follows:
Ongoing Scholarships
As part of our efforts to serve the community, as well as to encourage qualified students to further pursue higher education, THSH is currently offering two scholarship programs as follows:
Ongoing Scholarships
- Taiwanese American Heritage Scholarship (TAHS)
The Taiwanese American Heritage Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors of Taiwanese descent (Either one, or both parents are Taiwanese American or Taiwanese). For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the TAHS information page. - Taiwan Study Scholarship (TS Scholarship)
The Taiwan Study Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled full time in the Greater Houston Area and demonstrates an interest in the study of Taiwan. The Center for International Studies & Modern Languages at University of St. Thomas has collaborated with THSH in the selection of scholarship recipients. Funding for the scholarship is provided by the Scholarship program of THSH. For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the TS Scholarship information page.
- Taiwan Study Scholarship in Arts (TS Scholarship in Arts)
This scholarship was established to encourage students to study the history, culture, and development of Taiwan. The University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies & Modern Languages will collaborate with THSH in the selection of scholarship recipients. Funding for the scholarship is provided by the Scholarship program of THSH. For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the TS Scholarship in Arts information page.
Past Scholarships
- Taiwanese American Community Scholarship (TACS)
The Community Scholarships are awarded to qualified high school seniors from selected high schools in Houston Metropolitan area. The recipients are selected based on their academic achievements and the commitments for their services to the community. Since the establishment of the scholarship in 2001, THSH has awarded more than fifty students from schools across several different districts. Recipients, their families and school officials were invited to the Taiwanese Community Center for award ceremonies, which were held during the month of May or June. Similar award ceremonies will be planned for the new recipients.