MOE Taiwan Scholarship - Bachelor's Degree

Fully FundedBachelor48 monthsClosed · opens Feb 2027

The MOE Taiwan Scholarship covers tuition (up to NTD 40,000/semester) and provides a monthly living stipend for bachelor's degree students at any accredited Taiwan university. The scholarship and university admission are two completely separate processes — you must apply to both independently. TOCFL Level 3 is required for Chinese-taught programmes.

Popular Participating Universities

National Taiwan University

National Tsing Hua University

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Quick info

Application status

Closed · opens Feb 2027

Taiwan

Bachelor

48 months

All disciplines at accredited Taiwan universities

Open to: Foreign nationals only (not ROC citizens, mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau residents)

Apply on official site

Opens the provider's official website

Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Tuition coverage up to NTD 40,000 per semester (university covers excess)
Monthly living stipend NTD 15,000/month for undergraduates
Health insurance (private first 6 months, NHI after)

Monthly: Undergraduate stipend: NTD 15,000/month (approx. USD 470) / Tuition: up to NTD 40,000/semester covered

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: Not required

Country restriction: Foreign nationals only (not ROC citizens, mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau residents)

Detailed requirements

- Foreign national (non-ROC citizen)
- Not a current student at a Taiwan university (unless graduating that year)
- High school diploma or equivalent with good academic record
- TOCFL Level 3 required for Chinese-taught programmes; not required for English-taught (but priority given)
- Apply through local TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) or ROC overseas mission
- Must separately apply for university admission and submit admission letter by 30 June

Who can apply

Foreign nationals seeking fully funded undergraduate degrees in Taiwan. Applied through local TECO offices. Over 150 Taiwan universities participate.

Fields of study

All disciplines at accredited Taiwan universities

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 each year

Application deadline: 31 March

Scholarship results announced: May – June

Admission letter submission deadline: 30 June

Studies commence: September

Maximum duration: 4 years (cumulative 5 years)

How to apply

1Step 1: Research Taiwan universities and programmes at studyintaiwan.org
2Step 2: Prepare documents: transcripts, study plan, language certificates, recommendation letters, health certificate
3Step 3: Apply for the MOE scholarship through your local TECO office (Feb 1 – Mar 31)
4Step 4: Simultaneously apply directly to Taiwan universities for admission
5Step 5: Await scholarship results (May–June) and university admission decision separately
6Step 6: Submit your university admission letter to TECO by 30 June (required to keep the scholarship)
7Step 7: Arrive in Taiwan in September, register for ARC, activate insurance