MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarship for international students to pursue undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degrees at Taiwan universities, with NT$33,000/month stipend and one-way airfare.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Taiwan
Funding
NT$33,000/month stipend for degree programmes (NT$28,000 for language programs). One-way economy-class flight. Universities may offer reduced tuition.
Eligible applicants
All nationalities except Taiwan nationals, R.O.C. overseas compatriots, and PRC/HK/Macao nationals; good academic record; TOCFL or English proficiency; apply via TECO
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Overview
MOFA Taiwan Scholarship is offered by Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
NT$33,000/month stipend
Included
One-way economy airfare
Included
NT$33,000/month stipend for degree programmes (NT$28,000 for language programs). One-way economy-class flight. Universities may offer reduced 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
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: Citizens of eligible diplomatic-partner countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Good academic performance; high school graduate or higher; cannot have previously studied in Taiwan at the same level
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Mandarin-taught programmes: TOCFL Level 2+; English-taught: TOEFL or accepted English certificate
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Taiwan
Official eligibility summary
Open to: All nationalities except Taiwan nationals, R.O.C. overseas compatriots, and PRC/HK/Macao nationals; good academic record; TOCFL or English proficiency; apply via TECO. Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- All nationalities except Taiwan nationals, R.O.C. overseas compatriots, and PRC/HK/Macao nationals; good academic record; TOCFL or English proficiency; apply via TECO
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Taiwan
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: All nationalities except Taiwan nationals, R.O.C. overseas compatriots, and PRC/HK/Macao nationals; good academic record; TOCFL or English proficiency; apply via TECO. 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
- MOFA Taiwan Scholarship application form
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Language proficiency certificate (TOCFL or TOEFL)
How to apply
- 1
Monitor your local TECO website for the 2027 application window
- 2
Apply to an eligible degree programme at a Taiwan university
- 3
Submit MOFA Taiwan Scholarship application through your TECO
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed March 31, 2026. 2027/28 expected February–March 2027. Apply via your nearest TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural 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 Foreign Affairs
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.