[Class of 2026 - Feng Chia University Honors Student] Online Application.

Vision

To inspire holistic development and the pursuit of excellence during undergraduate studies, Feng Chia University established the "Honors Student System" starting in the 2025 academic year. This initiative aims to recognize graduating seniors who have demonstrated outstanding interdisciplinary performance in areas such as competition awards/academic achievement, cross-disciplinary learning, international participation, professional internships, and public service and leadership. By establishing this symbolic honorary status, the university seeks to cultivate an influential community of student role models and strengthen a campus culture of honor.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Target Group: Limited to graduating seniors of the Class of 2026. However, students approved for double majors, minors, or dual-degree programs who have been granted an extension of their study period to complete graduation requirements are exempt from this restriction.
2. Basic Requirements: Must have completed at least five semesters (two and a half years) of study at Feng Chia University.
   Academic standing must be within the top 50% of the class (based on the first 7 semesters for four-year programs, or the first 9 semesters for five-year programs).
   Must have a clean disciplinary record (no record of reprimands or warnings).
3. Distinguished Performance: In addition to the two basic criteria above, applicants must demonstrate outstanding performance in at least two of the following five domains and provide concrete supporting evidence at the time of application:
   Competition Awards / Academic Achievement: Demonstrating strength in academic inquiry and professional breakthroughs, such as winning awards in benchmark domestic or international competitions, executing NSTC undergraduate research projects, or possessing professional certifications, academic publications, and research outputs.
   Cross-disciplinary Learning: Demonstrating resilience in knowledge integration and cross-domain study, such as completing a double major, minor, sub-major, second major, credit program, micro-program, or interdisciplinary capstone courses (offered by individual Colleges, i-Hub, School of Social Innovation, or the Office of General Education), and digital self-directed learning courses.
   International Participation: Demonstrating international mobility and cross-cultural communication skills, such as overseas study, participation in international competitions or global organizational activities, global citizenship literacy, and substantive overseas exchange experience.
   Professional Internships: Demonstrating the impact of professional application and industry-academia alignment, such as participating in corporate internships with clear, outstanding achievements and practical performance.
   Public Service & Leadership: Demonstrating an altruistic spirit and organizational leadership, such as initiating public issue advocacy, serving as a certified outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA), or serving as an officer in the Student Association, student clubs, or volunteer services, showing the energy to lead positive change in the community.

Exclusive Honors & Rewards

1. Graduation Honors: Awarded an exclusive "Honors Student Stole" and publicly recognized at graduation ceremonies at all levels. This stole, symbolizing excellence, will serve as a distinguished and brilliant mark of honor in your graduation photos.
2. Career Value-Add: Whether pursuing further studies or employment, honors students may request letters of recommendation from the Dean or the President, significantly enhancing their competitive advantage. Achievements will be publicly featured in the "Honors Student Gallery." Additionally, an exclusive "Digital Certificate of Honor" will be issued to transform your outstanding university track record into tangible proof for your CV.
3. Elite Networking: Invitation to the "Honors Student Graduation Banquet" to engage in face-to-face dialogue with elite alumni entrepreneurs and senior executives.
4. Academic Support: For those who choose to continue their Master’s degree at Feng Chia University, tuition and fees will be charged at the preferential rate of the "Pre-Master’s Program for Undergraduates."

Important Dates

March 5 (Thu) – March 31 (Tue): Online Application Period
Before May 20 (Wed): Announcement of the Class of 2026 Feng Chia University Honors Students