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Scholarship Opportunities

Huayu BEST Scholarship

The Huayu BEST Scholarship was created by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences in partnership with the Taiwan Ministry of Education to award Huayu scholarships for students interested in learning Mandarin (Huayu 華語) in Taiwan.

Recipients of the scholarship will be supported with stipends to study at the National Chung Hsing University (Taichung) for two months. The intensive but activity-oriented program provides the best opportunity for U.S. students to learn to speak and understand the Chinese language in an immersive environment.

Huayu BEST Scholarship

MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

The Ministry of Education (MOE) established the MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship to enhance exchanges between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and countries designated by the MOE by encouraging foreign students to study Mandarin in Taiwan and to deepen their understanding of Taiwan’s cultural and social developments. 

  • A monthly stipend of New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) $28,000. 
  • Duration options: two months (summer courses), three months, six months, nine months, or 12 months. 
  • Application period: February 1 to March 31 (subject to change).  
Application Instructions and Guidelines (pdf)
MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

Scholarships for Degree

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Scholarship encourages outstanding students to pursue academic degrees in Taiwan and to deepen their understanding of Taiwan’s academic environment.

  • Financial Assistance Scholarship recipients will be given a monthly stipend of NTD $25,000 for the language enrichment program and NTD $30,000 for degree programs.
  • Recipients are responsible for all expenses during their stay in Taiwan.
  • Provide recipients with one-way, economy-class plane tickets for direct flights to and from Taiwan. 
  • Application period: February 1 to March 31 (subject to change). 
MOFA Taiwan Scholarship

MOE Taiwan Scholarship

The Ministry of Education (MOE) Taiwan Scholarship persistently motivates exceptional students to pursue academic degrees in Taiwan, fostering a deeper comprehension of the country’s academic landscape.

  • Waiver of tuition and certain fees.
  • A monthly stipend of NTD $15,000 for undergraduate program students, and NTD $20,000 for postgraduate students.
  • Duration:
    • Undergraduate program: four years maximum.
    • Master’s program: two years maximum.
    • Doctoral program: four years maximum. 
    • Maximum duration for any combination of programs under this scholarship: five years. 
  • Application period: Feb. 1 to March 31 (subject to change). 
Application Instructions and Guidelines (pdf)
MOE Taiwan Scholarship

Work in Taiwan Teaching English

The Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP) was launched by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to recruit foreign English teachers and teaching assistants to create more opportunities for Taiwanese students to learn English in schools nationwide. 

  • Foreign Teacher Salary (Depending on highest education attainment and teaching seniority)
    • Bachelor’s degree: NTD $67,840 to $88,800. 
    • Master’s degree: NTD $75,680 to $98,780. 
    • Doctoral degree: NTD $78,990 to $104,020. 
  • Foreign Teaching Assistant Salary earn NTD $50,000. 
  • Benefits:
    • Flight reimbursement 
    • Housing allowance 
    • Health insurance 
    • Labor insurance 
    • Professional support 
  • Application period: Applications for 2025/2026 academic year recruitment will start from Jan. 1, 2025. (subject to change). 
Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program

Ministry of Education APEC Scholarship

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has formulated these directions to encourage young international scholars from APEC member economies to undertake research in Taiwan, in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwan’s culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interaction between Taiwan and other APEC member economies.

Eligibility

  • An international scholar who is a PhD student or a postdoctoral research fellow, with the exception of anyone currently holding an R.O.C. passport, is eligible to apply for an MOE Scholarship for People from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Member Economies (abbreviated below to ‘MOE APEC Scholarship’). Priority will be given to specific research proposals by scholars who have completed a dissertation, book/s, and/or other publication/s.
  • “PhD student” refers to a student who is currently undertaking a doctorate program at an overseas government approved and registered public or private university or tertiary college at the time they are applying; a ‘postdoctoral research fellow’ refers to a scholar who has been awarded a PhD by any overseas government approved and registered public or private university or tertiary college and is now undertaking a research project at such an overseas university, or tertiary college, or at an institute of higher education.

Research Period

  • The MOE APEC Scholarship period must be for a duration of between two and six months.
  • The MOE APEC Scholarship period is aligned with each fiscal year, and, in principle, the research is to be undertaken between March 1 and Dec. 31.

Availability

Approximately 10 MOE APEC Scholarships are available each year; the actual number depends on the annual budget for the particular fiscal year.

Research Topic Area

The research topic area to be investigated in Taiwan must be related to Taiwanese humanities and art disciplines, education and culture, social sciences, the natural sciences, and/or related comparative research.

Award Value

  • A PhD student will receive a monthly research subsidy of NTD S25,000; a postdoctoral fellow will receive NTD $40,000.
  • Recipients will also be reimbursed for an economy class round trip airfare for the most direct route between their place of residence and Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, or Matsu. The maximum airfare subsidy available for traveling to and from Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, or Oceania respectively will be determined in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations. Applicants are responsible for any expenses exceeding the set maximum.
Ministry of Education APEC Website

ASUS Scholarship 2026 at Taiwan Tech University

The ASUS Scholarship Program targets applicants for master’s programs in electronics, information technology, or management-related disciplines. The scholarship includes a living stipend, opportunities to join internships and job training programs by ASUS during the two-year master’s program. After graduation, a two-year position at ASUS might be offered to scholarship awardees.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere.

Scholarship Value

1. Waiver of tuition fees for a maximum of two years of study.
2. A subsidy for a return ticket (economy class) to Taiwan (maximum NTD 60,000)
3. Living allowance: Scholarship awardees will receive a living allowance of NTD 12,000 per month for a maximum of two years of study.
4. Subsidy for Chinese language courses (maximum NTD 20,000) Study upon proof of course registration and minimum of 80% course attendance.
5. A two-year position at ASUS might be offered to scholarship recipients after graduation.

Click here to view the guideline.

Application Form (pdf)

Taiwan Studies Initiative

For more details on Taiwan Scholarship, please visit:

  1. Ministry of Education, Taiwan
  2. Study in Taiwan
  3. Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program
  4. Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), the Mandarin proficiency assessment
  5. Info Taiwan
  6. Taiwan Fellowship