INTENSE Program Scholarship
Taiwan Ministry of Education program providing internships at Taiwanese companies with a living allowance for students from Southeast Asian countries studying in Taiwan; check studyintaiwan.org for current call.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
Monthly living allowance during the internship period. Exact amount per current call — check studyintaiwan.org.
Eligible applicants
Students from Southeast Asian and neighboring countries on study or exchange programmes in Taiwan; internship-based scholarship; check studyintaiwan.org for current eligibility and amount
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Overview
INTENSE Program Scholarship is offered by Taiwan Ministry of Education / participating universities for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Taiwan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly living allowance during internship (amount varies by call)
Included
Monthly living allowance during the internship period. Exact amount per current call — check studyintaiwan.org. 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
- Applicant group: Eligible international students.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- 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
- AdmissionRequired
- Must be enrolled in a study or exchange programme at a Taiwan university; internship placement at a participating Taiwanese company required
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Students from Southeast Asian and neighboring countries on study or exchange programmes in Taiwan; internship-based scholarship; check studyintaiwan.org for current eligibility and amount. Taiwan Ministry of Education / participating universities also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Students from Southeast Asian and neighboring countries on study or exchange programmes in Taiwan; internship-based scholarship; check studyintaiwan.org for current eligibility and amount
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Students from Southeast Asian and neighboring countries on study or exchange programmes in Taiwan; internship-based scholarship; check studyintaiwan.org for current eligibility and amount. Taiwan Ministry of Education / participating universities 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
- INTENSE application form
- Enrollment certificate from Taiwan university
- Internship agreement with participating company
How to apply
- 1
Check studyintaiwan.org/intensive for the current INTENSE call
- 2
Apply through your Taiwan university or through the official INTENSE application portal
- 3
Secure a participating Taiwanese company for the internship placement
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual or semi-annual; check studyintaiwan.org/intensive and wda.gov.tw for current call dates.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Taiwan Ministry of Education / participating universities
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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.