MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MOE), REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)
Taiwan MOE Scholarship (Taiwan Scholarship Programme)
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- Stipend + tuition subsidyCoverage
- Taiwanese universitiesHost country
- Bachelor’s–PhDStudy levels
- ~NT$15k–20k/moStipend
- Embassy routeApplication
- Annual windowTiming
At a glance
full
Funding
€12k
Max amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Most countries (via Taiwan embassies/representative offices)
Country
Ministry of Education (MOE), Republic of China (Taiwan)
Provider
The Taiwan Scholarship (administered by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, MOE) funds international students to pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at universities in Taiwan. It is part of Taiwan's effort to internationalise its higher education and build academic ties worldwide. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend (around NT$15,000 for undergraduates and NT$20,000 for graduate students) plus a tuition and academic-fee subsidy of up to NT$40,000 per semester, with any balance covered by the student or the university. Award durations are capped by level — for example up to 4 years for a bachelor's and up to 2–4 years for graduate study. Applicants apply through the Taiwan embassy, representative office, or designated body in their home country during the annual application window (commonly ~February–March). The MOE Taiwan Scholarship is distinct from the separate Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (for Mandarin language study), which has its own process.
What's covered
- Monthly stipend — ~NT$15,000/month for undergraduates; ~NT$20,000/month for master's and doctoral students.
- Tuition & academic-fee subsidy — Up to NT$40,000 per semester toward tuition and academic fees (balance covered by student/university).
- Duration caps — Maximum durations by level — e.g. up to 4 years (bachelor's), and capped totals for graduate study.
- Total scholarship cap — A maximum total duration across all levels (commonly ~5 years) applies per recipient.
How to apply
Apply through the Taiwan embassy or representative office in your home country during the annual window, and apply separately to your chosen Taiwanese universities for admission.
- Check the local process — Find your Taiwan embassy/representative office's Taiwan Scholarship page, criteria, and deadline.
- Apply to universities — Apply for admission to your chosen Taiwanese universities (separately from the scholarship).
- Prepare scholarship documents — Assemble transcripts, a study plan, language proof, and the application form.
- Submit to the embassy/office — Apply for the scholarship through the Taiwan embassy/office by the deadline (~February–March).
- Selection — A review committee selects recipients on academic merit and study plan.
- Award & enrolment — Selected scholars who gain university admission take up the scholarship and begin study.
Eligibility
NationalityInternational student; not an overseas Chinese student or a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Academic recordA strong academic record (e.g. a good GPA) for the level applied for.
AdmissionApplying to (and admissible to) a degree programme at a Taiwanese university.
Not previously a holderNot previously a recipient of the Taiwan Scholarship or in breach of its terms.
Conduct/standingNot concurrently holding another Taiwan-government scholarship.
Apply through the Taiwan embassy/representative office in your country. You usually also apply to the universities separately for admission. The MOE scholarship is separate from the Huayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship.
Eligible countries
Most countries (via Taiwan embassies/representative offices)
Deadlines
2027 intake (typical)2027-03-31
Selection
Selection is made by a review committee at the Taiwan embassy/representative office, considering academic record, the study plan, and overall profile, within any country quota. Recipients must also secure admission to a Taiwanese university to take up the award.
Verified sources
- Taiwan Scholarship — Study in Taiwan / MOEstudyintaiwan.orgofficial
About the provider
Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE) administers the Taiwan Scholarship to internationalise the country's higher education and strengthen academic ties with other countries. Delivered through Taiwan's embassies and representative offices worldwide, it supports international students to earn degrees at Taiwanese universities.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Taiwan MOE Scholarship?
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A scholarship administered by Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE) funding international students to pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at universities in Taiwan.
Who is eligible?
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International students with a strong academic record applying for degree study in Taiwan — excluding overseas Chinese students and nationals of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
What does it cover?
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A monthly stipend (~NT$15,000 undergraduate, ~NT$20,000 graduate) plus a tuition/academic-fee subsidy of up to NT$40,000 per semester, with any balance covered by the student or university.
How do I apply?
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Through the Taiwan embassy or representative office in your home country during the annual window, and separately apply to your chosen Taiwanese universities for admission.
When is the deadline?
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The annual window commonly runs ~February–March, varying by country. Check your local Taiwan embassy/representative office's Taiwan Scholarship page.
Do I need to speak Chinese?
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It depends on the programme — many graduate programmes are taught in English, while others require Mandarin. The separate Huayu Enrichment Scholarship supports Mandarin study specifically.
How long does it last?
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It is capped by level (e.g. up to 4 years for a bachelor's) and by a maximum total duration per recipient (commonly ~5 years across all levels).
Is the full tuition covered?
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The subsidy is up to NT$40,000 per semester toward tuition and academic fees; if your programme's fees exceed this, you or the university cover the balance.
Can I hold another Taiwan scholarship at the same time?
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No — you generally cannot concurrently hold another Taiwan-government scholarship, and previous Taiwan Scholarship recipients are typically ineligible.
How competitive is it?
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Competitive and quota-based per country; selection weighs academic merit and the study plan, and you must also secure university admission.
Is this the same as the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship?
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No — the MOE Taiwan Scholarship is for degree study, while the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship funds Mandarin-language study at Taiwanese language centres, with its own process.
Do I apply to universities and the scholarship separately?
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Yes — you apply to Taiwanese universities for admission and, separately, for the scholarship through the Taiwan embassy/representative office.