MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (MOFA), TAIWAN
Taiwan MOFA Scholarship (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship)
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- Tuition + stipendCoverage
- ~NT$15,000–20,000/moStipend (est.)
- Study in TaiwanWhere
- Bachelor / Master / PhDStudy level
- Max 5 yearsTotal cap
- Run by MOFASponsor
At a glance
full
Funding
€15k
Max amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Mainly countries with ties to Taiwan (see the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship list each year)
Country
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Taiwan
Provider
The Taiwan Scholarship offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), running since 2004, supports international students to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at universities in Taiwan. It is aimed mainly at students from countries that have ties with Taiwan, and it combines a tuition subsidy with a monthly living stipend. The scholarship subsidises tuition and academic fees up to around NT$40,000 per semester (with any excess paid by the student) and pays a monthly stipend of about NT$15,000 (around USD 480) for undergraduates and NT$20,000 for graduate students (est.). Funding lasts for the normal length of the programme up to set limits — for example up to 4 years for a bachelor's and shorter caps for master's and doctoral study, within a maximum of 5 years in total. Applications are made through a Taiwan embassy or representative office in your home country, with cycles commonly closing around 31 March (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current amounts, eligible countries, and deadlines on the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship pages.
What's covered
- Tuition subsidy — Tuition and academic fees up to around NT$40,000 per semester (excess paid by the student).
- Monthly stipend — About NT$15,000 (around USD 480) per month for undergraduates and NT$20,000 for graduate students (est.).
- Duration by level — For the normal programme length up to caps — e.g. up to 4 years for a bachelor's.
- Total limit — A maximum of 5 years of scholarship across all levels combined.
- Not covered — Airfare, insurance, and tuition above the cap are generally not covered — budget for these.
How to apply
Apply through a Taiwan embassy or representative office and to your chosen Taiwanese university, by the cycle deadline.
- Check eligibility — Confirm your country is eligible and identify the Taiwan mission that handles applications.
- Choose a programme — Select a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programme at a Taiwanese university.
- Apply for admission — Apply to the university and meet its language and entry requirements.
- Apply for the scholarship — Submit the Taiwan Scholarship application via the Taiwan mission by around 31 March (est.).
- Selection — The Taiwan mission reviews and selects recipients.
- Enrol in Taiwan — If awarded, arrange your visa and enrol at the university.
Eligibility
NationalityAn international student, mainly from countries with ties to Taiwan (per the MOFA list).
LevelApplying for a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at a Taiwanese university.
Academic recordMeeting the entry requirements of the chosen university and programme.
Not overlappingNot holding another Taiwan government scholarship at the same time.
Language/admissionSecuring university admission and meeting Chinese or English requirements as relevant.
The tuition subsidy is capped per semester, so high-fee programmes may leave a balance. Recipients must maintain academic standing to keep the award, and the total is capped at 5 years.
Eligible countries
Mainly countries with ties to Taiwan (see the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship list each year)
Deadlines
2027 entry2027-03-31
Selection
Taiwan's missions select scholars on academic record, the chosen programme and university, and the priorities of Taiwan's educational and diplomatic cooperation with the applicant's country. University admission is required, so both the academic profile and securing a place shape the outcome.
Verified sources
- Taiwan Scholarship — Official Informationtaiwanscholarship.moe.gov.twofficial
About the provider
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) offers the Taiwan Scholarship to international students, mainly from partner countries, to study at universities in Taiwan. Running since 2004, the scheme combines a per-semester tuition subsidy with a monthly living stipend across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
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 MOFA Scholarship?
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A Taiwan Scholarship offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international students to pursue a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree at universities in Taiwan, combining a tuition subsidy with a monthly stipend.
What does it cover?
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A tuition subsidy of up to around NT$40,000 per semester (excess paid by the student) plus a monthly stipend of about NT$15,000 (around USD 480) for undergraduates and NT$20,000 for graduate students (est.).
How much is the monthly stipend?
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About NT$15,000 per month for undergraduates and NT$20,000 for graduate students (est.). Confirm current figures on the MOFA pages.
Who is eligible?
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International students, mainly from countries with ties to Taiwan, applying for a degree at a Taiwanese university and meeting its entry requirements.
How long does it last?
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For the normal length of the programme up to caps (e.g. up to 4 years for a bachelor's), within a maximum of 5 years across all levels combined.
Is tuition fully covered?
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Tuition is subsidised up to around NT$40,000 per semester; any amount above the cap is paid by the student, so high-fee programmes may leave a balance.
Do I need to speak Chinese?
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It depends on the programme — many are taught in Chinese (some in English). Meet the language requirement of your chosen course.
How do I apply?
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Through a Taiwan embassy or representative office in your home country, along with applying to your chosen Taiwanese university, by the deadline.
When is the deadline?
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Cycles commonly close around 31 March, though dates vary by mission; the 2027 date here is an estimate.
Can I hold another Taiwan scholarship at the same time?
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No — you generally cannot hold another Taiwan government scholarship simultaneously.
Are flights covered?
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No — airfare and insurance are generally not covered, so budget for travel and other costs.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship pages and through a Taiwan embassy or representative office, which list amounts, eligible countries, and deadlines.