Taiwan's Ministry of Education scholarship for full degree study — a monthly living stipend plus a tuition grant of up to NT$40,000 per semester. It is open to foreign nationals of any country (except Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao) and is applied for through the Taiwan office in your country, separately from university admission.
Why it is notable: the broadest of Taiwan's three state scholarships (any nationality, any field, any accredited university), but the tuition grant is capped — applicants must check whether their university's tuition exceeds NT$40,000/semester; the single most common failure is confusing the scholarship application with the university admission application.
Tuition and miscellaneous expenses: up to NT$40,000 per semester (any excess is paid by the student; e.g. NYCU adds up to NT$15,000/semester when costs exceed the cap)
(Flights, housing and insurance are NOT covered by the MOE scholarship — budget separately.)
Work permission: recipients may apply for a work permit (max 20 hrs/week during semesters, full-time in vacations)
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Secondary school certificatefor Bachelor'sBachelor's degreefor Master'sMaster's degreefor PhD
This scholarship is offered for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs.
Who can apply
foreign nationals of ANY country with a secondary school diploma or post-secondary degree(s), excellent academic performance and good moral character. NOT eligible: Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao students.
Experience
No experience required.
Language Certificate
for programs not completely taught in English, TOCFL Level 3+ certificate required (or take it at your own expense by the end of the first semester if your office doesn't organize testing).
Other Certificates
highest diploma + transcripts; proof of university admission application.
Age Limit
No Age Limit
Check your eligibility
Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
eligible = foreign nationals of any country. Excluded = Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao students.
2
Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
3
Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
01
Nationality
foreign national (non-ROC citizen); any country except Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao.
02
Qualification
secondary school diploma or post-secondary degree(s) with excellent academic performance and good moral character.
03
Language
TOCFL Level 3+ for non-English-taught programs (or test at own expense by end of first semester).
04
Not enrolled
not currently enrolled at a Taiwan university (final-year students excepted for next-level applications).
05
Admission
must secure university admission — scholarship revoked if not admitted; no deferral.
06
Academic standing
must maintain the required grades each semester (per the MOE directions and university rules).
Document checklist
01per the local office — application form, passport, diploma, transcripts, proof of university admission application, language certificates, study plan (varies by office).
Application fee
No fee — completely free.
Visa, kept concise: Visa type: Resident Visa for degree study; ARC within 15 days of arrival.
Application Procedure
5 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Confirm the 2027 call at your local
Taiwan Representative Office / TECO (local guidelines published by ~31 January 2027; local deadlines may be earlier than the general window).
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02
Apply for admission DIRECTLY to each Taiwan
university through its own system and deadline — this is separate from the scholarship.
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03
Submit the MOE Taiwan Scholarship application to
your TECO/office within its window (2026 pattern: 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2027 expected).
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05
Submit your university admission letter by 30
June (2026 pattern); scholarship certificate by ~31 July; visa in Jul–Aug; register at the university on the set September date — missing it forfeits the award.
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04
Office review + interviews (Apr–May pattern)
results by ~31 May.
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official any accredited university or college in Taiwan platform.
Is the university application the same as the scholarship application? A: No — completely separate. You apply to universities yourself through their own systems, and apply for the scholarship through Does the scholarship cover flights? A: No — unlike TaiwanICDF, the MOE scholarship covers only the monthly stipend + tuition grant (up to NT$40,000/semester). Flights, housing and insurance are yours What if tuition exceeds NT$40,000/semester? A: You pay the difference — e.g. NYCU tops up with an additional grant of up to NT$15,000/semester when costs exceed the cap. Check your university's policyI won the scholarship but was rejected by all universities. What now? A: Under MOE directions your eligibility is revoked and the place goes to the waitlist; you cannot defer — reapply next cycle. AppCan I transfer universities after winning? A: Only in limited cases — bachelor's recipients with 1+ year completed may transfer once with both universities' approval; changing degree level means reappWhen is the 2027 deadline? A: Not published yet. The general window is in principle 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2027, but each office sets its own dates — some close earlier. Read your office's guidelines as soon Can I work part-time? A: Yes, with a work permit — max 20 hrs/week during semesters.
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