2026 MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
Application Guidelines
I. Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Hold a high school diploma or higher academic qualification.
- Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student at a university, graduate institute, or Mandarin Language Center in Taiwan by August 2026.
- Demonstrate excellent academic performance and good conduct.
- Be a citizen of Papua New Guinea, and neither parent has ever held Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality.
Applicants are not eligible if they:
- Hold Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality or overseas Chinese student status.
- Have previously studied in Taiwan at the same degree level as the program being applied for.
- Are exchange students or dual-degree students admitted under inter-university exchange agreements.
- Have previously had a Taiwan government scholarship revoked or terminated by a government agency.
II. Number of Awards
One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant of Papua New Guinea nationality.
III. Scholarship Coverage
- Airfare
- One round-trip economy-class ticket on a direct flight between Taiwan and Papua New Guinea.
- Monthly Living Allowance
- Mandarin Language Preparatory Program:
NT$28,000 per month, for up to one (1) year - Undergraduate Program:
NT$33,000 per month, for up to four (4) years - Master’s Program:
NT$33,000 per month, for up to two (2) years - Doctoral Program:
NT$33,000 per month, for up to four (4) yearsIV. Required Application Documents
- Mandarin Language Preparatory Program:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed scholarship application form
- One letter of recommendation
- Copy of a valid passport
- Copies of the highest academic diploma and official transcripts
Documents must be authenticated by this Office - Proof of application or admission to a Taiwanese university, graduate institute, or Mandarin Language Center
- Applicants to Chinese-taught degree programs must submit a copy of a valid TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) certificate
Listening and Reading at Level 2 (Basic) or above.V. Application Period
- February 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026
- Applications must be submitted in person at this Office.
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