The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is now accepting qualified and interested applicants for the International Cadetship Program at Central Police University in Taoyuan City, Class of 2026–2030.
This article will guide you through the qualifications, requirements, benefits, and timeline for the PCG 4-Year Central Police University Cadetship Program.
Read on to learn more!
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What’s Included in the Program?
This program is sponsored by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines.
It combines academic classes and law enforcement training focused on Coast Guard missions. Cadets will study and train in the following areas:
- Oceanography
- Nautical Metereology
- Marine Physics
- Marine Environmental Science
- Ocean Observation and Research
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- International Law
- Navigation (Celestial navigation, geo navigation, regulations for preventing collisions at sea, navigation equipment)
- Engineering (Auxiliary Engine and Main Engine Generator
- Marine Environmental Protection/ Oil Spilling, Handling knowledge
- Criminal law, Code of Criminal Procedure, Forensic Science
- Radar Communication (Marine Communication and Marine English)
Cadets must be physically fit. The program includes daily workouts, martial arts, firearms training, and at-sea exercises.
Qualifications
Interested applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Natural-born Filipino citizen
- Must be at least 17 years old but not more than 22 years old by July 26, 2026
- Must be at least 5’4” in height for males and 5’2” for females
- Must be medically and physically fit for swimming and scuba diving
- Must pass the PCG Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Swimming Qualification Test (SQT)
- (CPU provides intensive swimming training and daily morning swimming exercises)
- Must be at least a high school graduate
- With a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 90% and no grade lower than 85%
- Single and with no legal dependents
- No derogatory records or legal issues
- Excellent command of English and good communication skills
- Must undergo a 6-month Mandarin Language Course in Taoyuan City before the cadetship
- Must pass the American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT)
- Minimum score of 85%
- To be taken at Bachrach Building II, CG-12 Office, 23rd Street, Port Area, Manila after passing the PFT and SQT
Benefits and Service Obligation
Selected cadets will receive the following full scholarship benefits:
- Free tuition and miscellaneous fees
- Monthly pay and allowances of 17,515 NTD
- Free student uniforms
- Free accommodation and meals for the entire 4-year training
After completing the program:
- You will be commissioned as an active PCG Officer with the rank of Ensign
- You must serve in the Philippine Coast Guard for at least 8 years
Submission of Application Requirements
Interested applicants must email their complete requirements to cg12.cadetship@gmail.com or cg12.aocetd@gmail.com on or before July 11, 2025.
Please prepare and submit the following:
- Accomplished Application Form (download here)
- Personal Information Sheet (download here)
- Personal History Sheet (PHS)
- Scanned copy of High School Report Card or College Transcript of Records
- Must be translated in English
- Scanned copy of PSA Birth Certificate
- Colored whole-body photo
- White background
- Wearing white t-shirt and maong pants
- Essay
- Explain your reasons for joining the program
- Share how you think your 4-year experience at Central Police University will help you
Important Timeline:
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Deadline of Submission of Application Requirements | July 11, 2025 |
| Physical Fitness Test (PFT) & Swimming Qualification Test (SQT) | 3rd week of July 2025 |
| American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT) | 3rd week of July 2025 |
| Assessment of PFT/SQT and other requirements | 3rd week of July 2025 |
| Interview with Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) | 4th week of July 2025 |
| Selection of Applicants (PCG-ETB) | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Submission of Admission Requirements to TECO (Final Nominees) | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Announcement of Admission to the Academy | September 2025 |
| Registration and Visa Application | September 2025 |
| Oath-Taking | September 2025 |
| Departure | January 2026 |
Point of Contact (POC), Mailing Address, and Contact Details:
LTJG Veronica D. Pasiwat PCG
Chief, Asian and Other Countries Education and Training Division
Office of the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Education and Training (CG-12)
PO3 Annaliza P. Pineda PCG
Petty Officer-in-Charge, Asian and Other Countries Education and Training Division
Office of the Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Education and Training (CG-12)
Address:
Bachrach Building II, 23rd Street, Railroad,
Port Area, Manila
Email:
Telephone Number: 02-8527-8481 loc. 6431
Mobile / Operation Number: +63 915 241 3583
For full details about the Cadetship Program, please refer to the PDF files below. If the text is hard to read, try zooming in for better clarity.
Conclusion
The PCG 4-Year Central Police University Cadetship Program is a great opportunity for young Filipinos to study and train in Taiwan with a full scholarship.
You’ll gain international experience and a clear path to becoming a Coast Guard officer.
If you meet the qualifications and are ready for the challenge, apply before July 11, 2025.
This could be the start of your journey as a future leader in the Philippine Coast Guard.
Disclaimer
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References
- Philippine Coast Guard. (2022). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/coast-guardph/posts
- Coast Guard Human Resource Management Command. (n.d.). Www.facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/CGHRMC-Official
- Philippine Coast Guard Official Website. (2024, November 27). Coastguard.gov.ph. https://www.coastguard.gov.ph/
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