75 Belizeans head to Taiwan on scholarship! A new Journey begins

By Zoila Palma:  On August 14, 2026, 75 Belizean students gathered for the 2026 Taiwan Scholarship Orientation and Alumni Gathering, hosted by the Taiwan Embassy together with the Belize Taiwan Alumni Society (BTAS).

Of those students, 35 were awarded the MOFA Taiwan scholarship and 40 received the TaiwanICDF Scholarship.

“We were honored to have Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize, and  Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Education, Culture, Science and Technology, join Ambassador Amino Chi in congratulating and encouraging our scholarship recipients. We were also pleased to welcome Elton Bennett, CEO of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Enterprise, and Stanley Gideon, Deputy Director of the Department of Civil Aviation,” the Taiwan Embassy said.

The Taiwan Embassy said that Taiwan alumni, now contributing to Belize across healthcare, trade, culture, energy, diplomacy, and public service, joined to connect with this year’s scholarship recipients and share their experiences of studying and living in Taiwan.

Among them, Alobi Young, President of BTAS, and Ilona Smiling, Director of the Museum of Belize and Houses of Culture and Museum of Belizean Arts, gave remarks as Taiwan alumni, while Ian Oliva, President of the Belize Taiwan Association (BTA), offered words of encouragement to the students as they prepare to begin their own journey in Taiwan.

“To our 75 scholars: study hard, embrace new experiences, build lasting friendships, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way! Congratulations on this exciting new chapter. Taiwan is ready to welcome you,” the Embassy expressed.

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