Fully Funded Taiwan Scholarship for International Students, Taiwan.

Scholarship Description:

The Taiwan Scholarship, offered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan, is a prestigious scholarship program aimed at attracting outstanding international students to pursue higher education in Taiwan. It provides financial support to students from all over the world who wish to study in Taiwanese universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions.

The Taiwan Scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as for Mandarin language programs. It covers various academic fields and disciplines, including science, technology, engineering, arts, social sciences, and more.

The scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package, which includes tuition and credit fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, textbook costs, and health insurance coverage. The exact amount of the stipend varies depending on the degree level and the program of study.

In addition to financial support, the Taiwan Scholarship also provides recipients with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural and academic environment of Taiwan. Students have the chance to experience Taiwan’s vibrant culture, develop cross-cultural understanding, and build connections with Taiwanese and international peers.

The application process for the Taiwan Scholarship typically opens in the first quarter of each year, and interested students can apply directly to the designated universities or through the respective Taiwanese overseas missions in their home countries.

Overall, the Taiwan Scholarship program is highly regarded and offers an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue their academic and personal goals in Taiwan while enjoying a supportive and diverse learning environment.

Degree Level:

Fully Funded Taiwan Scholarship for International Students, Taiwan. is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at Taiwan Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

The MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program provides the following benefits to outstanding international student scholarship recipients pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree:

• Tuition and miscellaneous expenses: The MOE covers approved tuition and miscellaneous expenses up to NTD 40,000 per semester. If the total expenses exceed NTD 40,000, the remaining amount must be paid by the student. Miscellaneous expenses do not include administration fees, thesis supervision fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, or internet access, which are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
• Living allowance: Each recipient undertaking university undergraduate studies receives a monthly stipend of NTD 15,000, while recipients pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree receive a monthly stipend of NTD 20,000.
•  Discounts on tuition and fees: Some universities/colleges may offer scholarship recipients discounts on tuition and/or miscellaneous expenses. The details of these discounts must be submitted by the university/college to the MOE annually, including information on which departments/institutes are providing the discounts and a copy of the fee standards.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicants must be a foreign national with a secondary school graduation diploma or a post-secondary diploma or degree, and an excellent academic record, and be of good moral character.

A person in any of the following categories is ineligible to apply:

1. A R.O.C. national or an overseas Chinese student.
2. A person who already has and is continuing to maintain student status at any university or tertiary college in Taiwan or a person who has already registered to begin studies at a university/college in Taiwan. This restriction does not apply to a student who will complete a degree and graduate that year. They may apply for a Taiwan Scholarship to pursue a higher degree.
3. A person who has already studied in Taiwan for a degree at the same level as the one in which they intend to enroll.
4. An exchange student or dual/joint degree student who has been admitted to a university/college in Taiwan in accordance with an academic cooperation agreement between the university/college in Taiwan and an overseas university/college.
5. A person who has held a Taiwan Scholarship for a total of five years.
6. A person who has ever had a Taiwan Scholarship or MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship revoked.
7. A person who has received any other scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government agency or any education institution in Taiwan. This does not include any subsidy provided for Taiwan Scholarship recipients by a university/college to cover the outstanding amount of their tuition and other fees if the total amount exceeds the maximum amount paid by the scholarship.

Application Procedure:

Applicants for a Taiwan Scholarship must apply directly to the university/college for admission. Each university/college sets its own application deadline.

If you have any questions about applications, please contact your local ROC overseas mission.
You can find contact details here: https://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/OverseasOfficeLink.aspx?n=1A4D7D5A68ECF4B9&sms=A76B7230ADF29736

For other questions, please contact the Taiwan Scholarship Program Office.
Email: [email protected]
TEL: +886-2-2882-4564 #2396 or #2398

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