MOFA Taiwan-Europe Connectivity Scholarship
Taiwan MOFA monthly scholarship (NT$20,000) for European exchange students at participating Taiwan universities, for 4–5 months of short-term study or exchange.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Exchange
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
NT$20,000 per student per month for 4–5 months (regardless of the length of exchange). Does not cover tuition.
Eligible applicants
European students from eligible countries; nominated as exchange students by a partner university; not for Taiwan/PRC/HK/Macao nationals; must enroll in Mandarin language course
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Overview
MOFA Taiwan-Europe Connectivity Scholarship is offered by Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Exchange study in Taiwan. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be nominated by home university's international/exchange office to a partner Taiwan university; cannot apply directly to the scholarship
- Home university nomination formRequired
- Passport copyRequired
- Application to host Taiwan universityRequired
What this scholarship covers
NT$20,000/month for 4–5 months
Included
NT$20,000 per student per month for 4–5 months (regardless of the length of exchange). Does not cover tuition. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible European applicants under programme rules.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
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
Official eligibility summary
Open to: European students from eligible countries; nominated as exchange students by a partner university; not for Taiwan/PRC/HK/Macao nationals; must enroll in Mandarin language course. Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- European students from eligible countries; nominated as exchange students by a partner university; not for Taiwan/PRC/HK/Macao nationals; must enroll in Mandarin language course
Study route
- Exchange study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: European students from eligible countries; nominated as exchange students by a partner university; not for Taiwan/PRC/HK/Macao nationals; must enroll in Mandarin language course. Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Contact your home university's international or exchange office about the MOFA Taiwan-Europe Connectivity Scholarship
- 2
Get nominated by your home university to a partner Taiwan university
- 3
Enroll in the mandatory Mandarin language course
Application timeline
Application cycle
Varies by host Taiwan university and intake. Usually February applications for Spring/Summer; May applications for September. Contact your home university's exchange office.
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 Foreign Affairs
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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.