Taiwan Scholarship (MOE)
About this scholarship
The Taiwan Scholarship is offered by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to encourage international students to undertake undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral study at Taiwanese universities. It supports degree study with a tuition subsidy and a monthly stipend, and is administered through Taiwan’s representative offices abroad.
The award provides a tuition and academic fee subsidy of up to 40,000 New Taiwan dollars per semester (you pay any excess) and a monthly stipend of 15,000 dollars for undergraduates or 20,000 for graduate students, for up to the standard length of the degree (four years for a bachelor’s, two for a master’s, up to four for a PhD). Scholars study across a wide range of fields in Chinese-taught or English-taught programmes.
Eligibility is for international students holding a foreign nationality (with restrictions for those with prior Taiwan residency or ROC nationality) who are not currently enrolled at a Taiwanese institution at the same level, who meet the admission requirements of their chosen universities, and who apply through the Taiwan representative office serving their country. You apply separately for admission to Taiwanese universities and submit the Taiwan Scholarship application to your local representative office between 1 February and 31 March, with results announced around May to June; the scholarship starts with the autumn semester. For international students aiming at Taiwan, it is a solid, government-backed award.
Eligibility
- International student holding a foreign nationality (restrictions for those with prior Taiwan residency or ROC nationality).
- Not currently enrolled in a Taiwanese institution at the same level.
- Meet the admission requirements of your chosen Taiwanese universities.
- Apply through the Taiwan representative office serving your country.
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition and academic fee subsidy up to NTD 40,000 per semester (you pay any excess).
- Monthly stipend of NTD 15,000 (undergraduate) or NTD 20,000 (graduate).
- Award period up to the standard length of the degree.
Required Documents
- Application form from your local TECO office.
- Transcripts and diplomas.
- Admission application proof for Taiwanese universities.
- Language certificate (TOCFL for Chinese-taught, TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught).
- Passport or nationality proof.
How to Apply
- Apply separately for admission to Taiwanese universities (deadlines vary by school).
- Submit the Taiwan Scholarship application to your local Taiwan representative office between 1 February and 31 March.
- The office announces results around May to June; confirm enrolment and the scholarship starts with the autumn semester (confirm the current dates).
Frequently asked questions
Is Taiwan Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Tuition subsidy up to NTD 40,000 a semester; Monthly stipend (NTD 15,000 undergraduate, NTD 20,000 graduate).. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Taiwan Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is March 31, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: International student holding a foreign nationality (restrictions for those with prior Taiwan residency or ROC nationality); Not currently enrolled in a Taiwanese institution at the same level; Meet the admission requirements of your chosen Taiwanese universities; Apply through… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
