Taiwan Government Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students 2026

Location: Taiwan

Program: Undergraduate and Postgraduate -Master’s, and PhD

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 2 – 4 years

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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The Taiwan Government Scholarships are prestigious fully funded scholarship programs offered by the Government of Taiwan to encourage outstanding international students to pursue academic degrees in Taiwan and promote bilateral exchanges and friendship. Two main scholarship programs are available:

MOE (Ministry of Education) Taiwan Scholarship
MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Taiwan Scholarship

Both scholarships aim to attract talented students from around the world to study at Taiwan’s top universities while deepening their understanding of Taiwan’s society, culture, and academic excellence. Taiwan offers a vibrant academic community, modern infrastructure, safe living environment, and affordable cost of living compared to other developed countries.

International students must apply for these scholarships via the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in their home country. These scholarships provide comprehensive financial support including tuition coverage and monthly living allowances throughout the duration of study.

Benefits of the Scholarships

MOE Taiwan Scholarship Benefits

Up to NTD 40,000 per semester for tuition and miscellaneous expenses

NTD 15,000 per month for undergraduate students
NTD 20,000 per month for graduate students (Master’s and PhD)

MOFA Taiwan Scholarship Benefits

Tuition and miscellaneous fees coverage
Monthly living allowance

Additional Benefits (Both Scholarships):

Study at Taiwan’s top universities
Access to world-class research facilities
Modern campus infrastructure
Rich cultural experience
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility (MOE Taiwan Scholarship)

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a foreign national
Hold at least a secondary school graduation diploma (for undergraduate) or relevant degree for postgraduate programs
Demonstrate excellent academic record
Be of good character
Not be currently enrolled or registered at any university or tertiary college in Taiwan
Not be an exchange student or dual/joint degree student under academic cooperation agreements
Have never held a Taiwan Scholarship for a total of five years
Have never had a Taiwan Scholarship or MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship revoked
Not receiving any other scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government agency or education institution in Taiwan

MOFA Taiwan Scholarship Specific Criteria

Primarily for students from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan
Students from other countries may also be considered
Must meet academic and character requirements similar to MOE scholarship

Note: Kindly check official page for complete and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The Taiwan Government Scholarships select students based on strong academic performance, good character and leadership potential, well-prepared application materials, and alignment with Taiwan’s educational and diplomatic goals, with preference for diverse candidates and countries with close relations to Taiwan.