Taiwan Scholarship (Ministry of Education)
A capped, generous-but-not-unlimited tuition and stipend scholarship for foreign students at all three degree levels in Taiwan, applied for through Taiwan's overseas missions rather than universities directly.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Partial FundingDeadline
Around February 1 to March 31 (annual)
Country
TaiwanAbout the Taiwan Scholarship
Taiwan's Ministry of Education Scholarship funds undergraduate, Master's, and PhD study at Taiwanese universities for foreign nationals, applied for through Taiwan's overseas representative offices (such as TECRO or a local trade/culture office functioning as its embassy) rather than through the university itself. It is worth understanding as generous but capped funding rather than an unconditional full ride: tuition support is limited to a set amount per semester, and some programs may still require a top-up payment beyond that cap.
Chinese proficiency at TOCFL Level 3 or higher is generally required unless your specific program is fully English-taught, so confirm your target program's language of instruction before assuming this scholarship alone covers your path.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Available across all three degree levels, undergraduate through PhD
Open to any nationality with no restriction beyond the PRC/Hong Kong/Macao exclusion
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Taiwan
Taiwan offers a relatively low cost of living compared to Japan or Korea, alongside a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly in technology and business fields.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply through Taiwan's overseas mission (embassy or trade/culture office equivalent) in your country
Secure university admission concurrently, since this is required alongside the scholarship application
Await award notification
Application Timeline
February 1 - March 31
Application Window
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Do not assume this covers your full cost - the tuition subsidy is capped, and some programs may require a top-up beyond it
Confirm whether your target program is Chinese-medium or English-taught, since the TOCFL Level 3 requirement is waived only for fully English-taught programs
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, the tuition subsidy is capped at a set amount per semester. Some programs may still require a top-up payment beyond that cap.
Generally yes, TOCFL Level 3 or higher is required, unless your specific program is fully English-taught.
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