Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
Taiwan Ministry of Education monthly stipend (NT$28,000/~USD 870) for non-degree Mandarin language study at a training center in Taiwan, for 2–12 months.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
NT$28,000 per month (approximately USD 870). Does not cover tuition at the language center. Recipients are responsible for language center tuition and living expenses beyond the stipend.
Eligible applicants
Internationals aged 18+; not from Mainland China/HK/Macao; not already enrolled in Taiwan; not previous Taiwan Scholarship or HES recipients; apply via local TECO
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Overview
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) is offered by Taiwan Ministry of Education for study in Taiwan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
NT$28,000/month stipend
Included
NT$28,000 per month (approximately USD 870). Does not cover tuition at the language center. Recipients are responsible for language center tuition and living expenses beyond the stipend. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Not a national of Mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao; not an R.O.C. national or overseas Chinese student; not a current Taiwan degree student
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
- AgeRequired
- Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the scholarship period
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- High school diploma or higher required
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Taiwan
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Internationals aged 18+; not from Mainland China/HK/Macao; not already enrolled in Taiwan; not previous Taiwan Scholarship or HES recipients; apply via local TECO. Taiwan Ministry of Education also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Internationals aged 18+; not from Mainland China/HK/Macao; not already enrolled in Taiwan; not previous Taiwan Scholarship or HES recipients; apply via local TECO
Study route
- Study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Internationals aged 18+; not from Mainland China/HK/Macao; not already enrolled in Taiwan; not previous Taiwan Scholarship or HES recipients; apply via local TECO. Taiwan Ministry of Education also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts (high school diploma or higher)
- Application to Mandarin training center
- Portrait photo
- Recommendation letters
How to apply
- 1
Check your local TECO website for the 2027 application window and specific deadline
- 2
Apply to a Mandarin training center at a Taiwan university
- 3
Submit your HES application to the nearest TECO with required documents
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026: February 1–March 31, 2026 per most TECOs (closed). 2027 cycle expected February–April 2027. Apply through your nearest TECO; deadlines vary by office.
The listed deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Taiwan Ministry of Education
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.