Taiwan · Fully funded
Taiwan Government Scholarship 2027 for International Students
Updated 23 October 2026
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The Taiwan Scholarship, funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE), supports outstanding international students to take a full bachelor's, master's or PhD degree at a Taiwanese university. Many programmes are taught in English.
Applications open 1 February 2027 and run until 30 April 2027. Your local Taiwan representative office sets the exact deadline for your country, which may be earlier. Prepare your documents now.
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition and basic fees: up to NT$40,000 per semester (you pay any amount above this)
- Monthly stipend:
- Bachelor's: NT$15,000 a month
- Master's and PhD: NT$20,000 a month
Not covered: accommodation, insurance, internet, administration fees and thesis supervision fees.
How long it lasts
- Bachelor's: up to 4 years
- Master's: up to 2 years
- PhD: up to 4 years
- Maximum 5 years in total per person
Who can apply
- Foreign nationals (not ROC citizens or overseas compatriot students; applicants from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are not eligible)
- Strong academic results
- Not already studying at a Taiwanese university
- Language: for English-taught programmes, an English test such as TOEFL or IELTS; for Chinese-taught programmes, TOCFL Level 3 or higher
- You must apply separately for admission to a Taiwanese university
Documents (typical)
- Scholarship application form
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof that you have applied to a Taiwanese university
- Language certificate
- Two sealed reference letters
Your local Taiwan office may ask for more.
How to apply
- Find your local Taiwan representative office (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office or Taipei Trade Office) that covers your country, and check its 2027 notice, usually published by late January.
- Apply for admission to a Taiwanese university by its own deadline.
- Submit your scholarship application online at the Taiwan Scholarship portal and/or to your local office, as instructed.
- Attend the interview if invited.
- If selected, send your university admission letter to the office by the deadline it gives you.
Taiwan Ministry of Education: Taiwan Scholarship