The Taiwan Scholarship programme 2025, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), is now open to applications from interested candidates. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday 31st March, 2025.
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 Ms Virginia, 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, 2025.
Please refer to the documents below for further guidance:
Taiwan Scholarship 2025 Guidelines
This document provides detailed information on the Taiwan Scholarship, including eligibility and application guidance
‘English-Taught Programme Reference List 2025’
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.
Universities and Colleges Providing Additional Tuition and Funding
A list of Taiwanese universities which offer tuition fee waivers beyond what is covered by the Taiwan Scholarship (and details of the extent of the assistance provided).
Taiwan Scholarship 2025_Guidelines
‘English-Taught Programme Reference List 2025’
Universities and Colleges Providing Additional Tuition & Funding 2025
