This year’s theme, “Safe and Sustainable Agri-food,” invites participants to explore the sustainability dimensions of Taiwan’s agricultural and food sectors. During the 5 day program, teams of selected students visit 5 designated locations, in addition, teams are also assigned to explore 6 additional SDG-related sites across different regions of Taiwan. Students create a comprehensive sustainable travel itinerary combining these locations, engaging in field research, corporate visits, and community projects. This journey provides practical insights into Taiwan’s sustainable development while fostering innovative environmental perspectives.
Eligible Participants
Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Taiwan（Exchange Students accepted）
Submission specifications
The activity is team-based, please create your own team, and the team serves as the participation unit when completing the registration form.
The attachments please download from: https://reurl.cc/VWddpR. The attachment 1 and 2 are required, and attachment 3 should be provided if you are under 18 years old.
Each team is required to have four members, and we are expecting the participation of 12 teams, which amounts to a total of 48 students. Each team is structured with one local student serving as the team leader and primary point of contact. Additionally, each team comprises three students from diverse national backgrounds. Importantly, all four students within a team must hold different nationalities, and they should all be degree-seeking students from the same university. Each person may only register for one team, and duplicative registration is not allowed. If there are any counterfeit or misleading declarations contrary to the truth, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the entire team’s registration qualifications.
** Those who have participated in Taiwan in My Eyes 120h in the past are not eligible to rejoining this event.
Deadline
Dec 5 (Fri.), 2025 23:59
Field Discovery Activity Scholarships
Each team member with NT$7,000, for a total of NT$28,000 per team, helping defray the actual costs of each team member’s per diem travel, room and board expenses associated with each experiential discovery site, and for any other incidental expenses, the teams shall be responsible for their own expenses.
** The scholarship will be distributed in two installments: the initial $4,000 will be disbursed, and the remaining $3,000 will be released after participating in the Results Presentation Event. If, during the event, it is confirmed that the team has violated the rules or withdrawn due to non-force majeure factors, each student must return the disbursed $4,000, and all members of the team will be disqualified from participating in any future competition events organized by the host.
CTCI International Scholarships
On the date of the Final Presentation Competition and Award Ceremony, each team will make a nine-minute presentation about their on-site discovery experiences, with the organizer providing scholarships for one team in
● First Placein the amount of NT$100,000;
● For two teams in Second Placein the amount of NT$60,000 per team;
● For four teams in Third Placein the amount of NT$40,000;
● and for the remaining five teams each a scholarship in the amount of NT$30,000.
Best Popularity Award
Each team must submit a 1-minute on-site exploration Vlog video to the organizers by Mar. 2th, 2026. The organizers will simultaneously post the videos on the Instagram fan page for a two-week popular vote (from 3/3 to 3/16). The Best Popularity Award will be determined based on the team with the highest reach on the Instagram fan page during the voting period. The award, including a NT$10,000 scholarship, will be presented at the Final Presentation Competition and Award Ceremony.
** The result of the Best Popularity Award is based on the background data of the organizer’s Instagram page. Any non-official data will not be considered or taken into account.
** The eligibility for each scholarship is determined after the selection process. If the evaluation results do not meet the criteria for excellence, the scholarship may remain un-awarded.
Best Video Award
The Best video Award will be evaluated by professional and all videos will be played during the Final Presentation Competition and Award Ceremony. The awards will be presented in order at the Final Presentation Competition and Award Ceremony:
For one team in First Place for NT$10,000;
For one teams in Second Place for NT$5,000;
For one teams in Third Place for NT$3,000;
The result of the Best Video Award is based solely on the scores given by the professional judging panel and will not be influenced by any other factors.
The eligibility for each scholarship is determined after the selection process. If the evaluation results do not meet the criteria for excellence, the scholarship may remain un-awarded.
The evaluation criteria for the Best Video Award are as follows:
Content completeness (40%), production quality (30%), emotional expression (15%), and overall impression (15%).
Each team only needs to submit two video. Each award will be evaluated independently according to clearly defined criteria to ensure a fair and objective selection.
Timeline
Online registration：Now ~ Until Dec 5 (Fri.), 2025 23：59.
The team must submit an itinerary plan before the registration deadline (December 5). The format is flexible, but it should provide a detailed plan for a self-selected route that covers at least six locations in Taiwan (Northern, Central, Southern, or Eastern regions) related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The proposed route should be designed to incorporate sustainable elements. Teams can explore through field research, business visits, community revitalization, and environmental assessments, among other activities. The organizers will select 12 primary teams and several backup teams.
Finalists Announcement：Dec. 30 (Tue.), 2025 at Official website and Official Facebook fan page.
The official letter will be sent to the selected teams’respective universities within a week.
Opening Ceremony and Discovery Field Trip : Jan 26(Mon.),2026~Jan 30(Fri.),2026
Final Presentation Competition and Awards Ceremony : Mar 21(Sat.),2026 09:00-15:00
The organizers reserve the right to amend, cancel, or change any event content or details, and all information shall be deemed authoritative in accord with publishing on the official website only.