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Ministry of Education (MOE) Taiwan / TECO·Taiwan

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) - Mandarin Language Study

Partially FundedNon-Degree2-12 monthsClosed · opens Feb 2027

The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship provides a monthly stipend of NTD 25,000 for Mandarin language study at accredited language centres in Taiwan. Available for 2–12 months. This is a language-only scholarship and cannot be combined with degree scholarships. It is ideal for students who want to improve Chinese proficiency before applying to Chinese-taught degree programmes.

Popular Participating Universities

National Taiwan University (NTU)National Taiwan University
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)National Tsing Hua University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Feb 2027
Taiwan
Non-Degree
2-12 months
Mandarin Chinese language study
Open to: Foreign nationals only (not ROC citizens)
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Monthly stipend of NTD 25,000/month for 2–12 months
  • No tuition coverage (tuition paid by recipient)
Monthly: Stipend: NTD 25,000/month (approx. USD 780) / Duration: 2, 3, 6, 9, or 12 months

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: Not required
Country restriction: Foreign nationals only (not ROC citizens)

Detailed requirements

  • - Foreign national (non-ROC citizen)
  • - Must be 18 years or older
  • - Hold a high school diploma or above
  • - Not currently enrolled at a Mandarin language centre in Taiwan
  • - Cannot be combined with any degree-seeking scholarship (MOE or ICDF)
  • - Apply through local TECO office

Who can apply

International students interested in Mandarin language training in Taiwan. Cannot be combined with degree scholarships. Good for building Chinese proficiency before applying to degree programmes.

Fields of study

Mandarin Chinese language study

Application window

Closed · opens Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application opens: 1 February
Application deadline: 31 March
Results announced: May – June
Studies commence: September (main intake) or other terms depending on language centre
Duration: 2, 3, 6, 9, or 12 months

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Choose an accredited Mandarin language centre in Taiwan
  2. 2Step 2: Prepare documents: application form, transcripts, study plan, passport copy
  3. 3Step 3: Apply through your local TECO office (Feb 1 – Mar 31)
  4. 4Step 4: Await results (May–June)
  5. 5Step 5: Arrange visa and travel to Taiwan for language study