Taiwan Scholarship 2026

The Taiwan Scholarship is a flagship international scholarship programme offered by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to attract outstanding international students to undertake degree study in Taiwan. It is intended to support students enrolling in approved undergraduate, master's, or doctoral programmes at participating Taiwanese universities and colleges.

The scholarship is generally known for combining tuition support with a monthly living stipend. Based on the referenced posting, the Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship can provide tuition support of up to 40,000 TWD per semester. In practice, scholarship terms may vary slightly depending on the student's level of study, host institution, and the rules announced by Taiwanese embassies, missions, or representative offices in each country.

The programme is aimed at international students. Applicants are usually expected to have a strong academic record, meet the admission requirements of their chosen Taiwanese university, and satisfy any nationality or residency rules set by the scholarship scheme. Applicants must normally apply both for admission to a participating university in Taiwan and for the scholarship through the relevant Taiwanese overseas mission or designated authority in their home country.

The Taiwan Scholarship can be used across a wide range of academic fields, making it suitable for students interested in science, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines offered by Taiwanese higher education institutions. Scholarship recipients study in Taiwan, where many universities offer programmes in English as well as Chinese-taught options.

Students should check the current annual guidelines carefully, as eligibility rules, document requirements, and timelines may differ by country. Common application materials include academic transcripts, degree certificates, a study plan, references, and language proficiency evidence depending on the programme and university.