The Securities and Futures Institute (SFI) is promoting the 2026 Academic Year (12th Cohort) Financial Employment Public Welfare Program for College Students to provide career support for economically disadvantaged students and assist them in pursuing employment opportunities in the financial services industry after graduation.

1. Program Background

The financial services industry is one of Taiwan’s important industries, offering competitive salaries and promising career development opportunities. In response to the Financial Supervisory Commission’s initiative encouraging the financial services industry to contribute to social welfare, the program organizer, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC), has joined forces with organizations in the financial, securities, and futures sectors to implement the Financial Employment Public Welfare Program for College Students.

The program has been held for 11 cohorts since the 2015 academic year, with positive results.

2. Program Overview

For the 2026 Academic Year (12th Cohort), one class will be offered at each of eight universities nationwide, with approximately 50–80 economically disadvantaged college students admitted to each class.

Through free professional training courses and preparation for relevant financial certification examinations, the program aims to strengthen participants’ employment competitiveness. After completing the training, participants will also have access to job-matching opportunities in the financial services industry, helping them prepare for their future careers and improve their families’ economic circumstances.

3. Eligibility and Training Period

The program consists of a total of 170 hours of training, including:

• 9 hours for financial certification examinations
• 14 hours for after-class assessments

Eligible participants include:

• Economically disadvantaged undergraduate students, regardless of academic major, who are expected to graduate in June 2027 (Academic Year 2026).
• Master’s students who meet the financial hardship criteria, limited to regular students expected to graduate in June 2027.
• Students with disabilities who do not meet the financial hardship criteria, limited to undergraduate and graduate students expected to graduate in June 2027.

Training sessions are scheduled to take place at the eight participating universities from September 2026 to March 2027.

4. Financial Support and Incentives

Participants will receive a living allowance of NT$210 per hour during training, paid on a monthly basis.

The program will also provide:

• Full subsidies for examination registration fees for designated financial certifications
• Incentive awards for obtaining additional financial certifications
• Other financial and career development incentives

5. Application and Promotion

Universities are encouraged to assist in promoting the program through their official websites, Facebook pages, social media groups, mobile applications (Apps), and other communication channels, and to encourage eligible students to apply.

Universities are also requested to designate personnel to assist with student application review and related administrative procedures.

The admission brochure, promotional posters, and flyers are available for reference. Printed promotional materials may also be requested by contacting the program coordinator.

For detailed program information, please visit the official website:

🔗 https://www.fly.org.tw/

6. Information and Contact

Universities interested in arranging an information session for students or seeking further information about the program may contact the designated coordinators at the Securities and Futures Institute.

Main Telephone: +886-2-2393-1888

Please contact the appropriate extension according to the participating university:

• Northern Region: Ext. 114
• Central Region: Exts. 108, 117, 118, or 123
• Southern Region: Exts. 101, 113, 120, or 123
• Eastern Region: Ext. 105