First, a consultation and review committee is responsible for review of applications. Their basic requirement is to look for potential for outstanding achievement. Leadership ability and personal character will also be considered.
沈君山指出，「訪台獎助金」申請手續分兩階段進行，首先在美國由諮詢審查委員會負責審查，以專業潛能傑出為基本要求，其他領導才能、人品等亦列入考慮。