Study in Taiwan: Scholarships and How to Apply
scholarships in Taiwan — General guidance for international students planning to study in Taiwan, with how to use official portals and government scholarship pages.
By ScholarPortal Editorial Team · Published
About scholarships in Taiwan
Where to start
If you are looking for scholarships in Taiwan, begin with official sources. Study in Taiwan is a site that promotes Taiwan as a destination for international students. Its How to Apply section includes a five-step guide, a way to find a university or college, a way to find a program, and a scholarship directory. It also has Plan Your Study pages on living, interning and working in Taiwan, and a section on learning Mandarin. To see opportunities on this portal, search for Taiwan.
Finding a programme
Study in Taiwan's program search lets you filter by school, field of study, level of study, language of instruction and region of Taiwan. Choosing a programme first matters because many scholarships are tied to admission, and some universities run their own awards. You can also compare degree programs on ScholarPortal and follow each link to the university's official page.
Types of scholarships
The scholarship directory on Study in Taiwan can be filtered by government scholarships, university scholarships and other scholarships, and by school. The page notes that additional scholarship opportunities may be available at your chosen school, so check with the university's international office as well.
Government scholarship programmes
The official Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program site covers the MOE Taiwan Scholarship, the MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship and the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship, and publishes guidelines for each. Eligibility differs by programme and nationality, so read the guidelines for the one you are considering. The Ministry of Education's Taiwan Scholarship Program page states that applications are submitted to a Republic of China (Taiwan) overseas mission and that applicants must also apply separately to a university or college in Taiwan for admission. Confirm the current process with your local Taiwan representative office.
A practical order of steps
- Read the Study in Taiwan five-step guide for the overall process.
- Use the program search to shortlist universities and programmes in your field and language of instruction.
- Check the official scholarship guidelines and your university's own scholarship page for eligibility, funding terms and dates.
- Prepare documents using the documents checklist and apply to both the university and, if required, the scholarship.
- Plan living arrangements using the Plan Your Study pages.
Check the details yourself
Amounts, quotas and dates are set by each provider and change between cycles, so this guide does not list them. Use reading eligibility and deadlines and what fully funded awards cover to review each official page.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find official information on studying in Taiwan?
Study in Taiwan (studyintaiwan.org) is a good starting point, with program and scholarship directories, and the Taiwan Scholarship site publishes government scholarship guidelines.
Do I need to apply to a university as well as a scholarship?
For the MOE Taiwan Scholarship, the Ministry of Education page says applicants must also apply separately to a Taiwanese university or college for admission.
Where do I submit a Taiwan government scholarship application?
The official MOE pages say applications go to the local Taiwan representative office or overseas mission. Check the current guidelines for your country.
Do universities in Taiwan offer their own scholarships?
Yes, the Study in Taiwan directory lists university scholarships offered by individual schools. Check each university's page for terms.