On December 13, 2023, Providence University amended and approved the Implementation Guidelines for Learning Achievement Awards and Subsidies for Economically Disadvantaged Students. The purpose of these guidelines is to support economically disadvantaged students in improving their academic performance and enhancing their competitiveness prior to graduation. Eligible recipients include students recognized by the Ministry of Education as coming from low-income or lower-middle-income households, students with disabilities or children of individuals with disabilities, children of families in special circumstances, those who meet the criteria of the “Higher Education Student Financial Assistance Program,” Indigenous students, students whose families face sudden financial hardships, as well as pregnant students or those caring for children under the age of three.

The program encompasses eight key areas:

1. Comprehensive and Excellence Guidance to help students monitor progress and achieve targeted learning goals;
2. Academic Consultation and Guidance, encouraging participation in research, projects, and competitions;
3. Professional Certification and Competition Guidance to cultivate knowledge and practical skills;
4. Foreign Language Proficiency Guidance, including exam incentives;
5. International Talent Cultivation to broaden global perspectives;
6. Service-Learning to strengthen community engagement;
7. Off-Campus Internship Guidance, with subsidies for unpaid or non-credit internships; and
8. Career Development Guidance to enhance employability skills and career connections.

The goal is to promote self-directed learning and diverse development, thereby enhancing the academic performance of economically disadvantaged students and boosting their future competitiveness.