The Taiwan Scholarship Programme 2026, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), will accept applications from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
The programme was established to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programmes in Taiwan. While providing study opportunities for a wide range of disciplines at Taiwan’s universities and colleges and improving future career prospects. This programme also aims to promote knowledge, understanding and friendship and to provide academic and educational links.
The scholarship provides an opportunity for UK nationals to study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at universities in Taiwan. The award encompasses payment of tuition fees up to NT$ 40,000 as well as a living allowance of NT$ 15,000 for recipients undertaking undergraduate studies or NT$ 20,000 for recipients undertaking postgraduate studies.
Taiwan Scholarship recipients can choose to study degree programmes taught in English or in Mandarin. A large number of English-taught courses are offered to international students by Taiwanese universities approved under the Taiwan Scholarship programme. Please refer to the “List of Universities/Colleges Providing Degree Programs Taught in English” below.
Please note that all scholarship applicants for programmes taught in Mandarin must have taken and passed the “Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language” (TOCFL) at Band B or higher.
For more information, please contact Virginia Jiang, Education Officer, at virginia@mofa.gov.tw
- Application Procedure -
To apply, please register and submit your application through the Ministry of Education Taiwan and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program website https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/Apply .
Please note that 2 letters of references must also be provided from referees directly, and sent to Ms Virginia at virginia@mofa.gov.tw within the deadline of March 31st, 2026.
Please refer to the documents below for further guidance:
Taiwan Scholarship Guidelines 2026
This document provides detailed information on the Taiwan Scholarship, including eligibility and application guidance
English-Taught Programme Reference List 2026’
This contains a list of degree programmes offered by Taiwanese universities that are confirmed to use English as their language of instruction. However, the reference list is not necessarily exhaustive and applicants should contact the university to confirm the teaching language of programmes not included on the list.
Additional Financial Assistance
A list of Taiwanese universities which offer tuition fee waivers or other support beyond what is covered by the Taiwan Scholarship (and details of the extent of the assistance provided).
