The Taiwan Research Hub is pleased to announce the 2026 Taiwan Scholarship Briefing , sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Lunch 12-12.30, Briefing 12.30-2.00pm
Room LG 106 Hallward Library, University Park
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The programme was established to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programmes in Taiwan. While providing study opportunities for a wide range of disciplines at Taiwan’s universities and colleges and improving future career prospects, this programme also aims to promote knowledge, understanding and friendship and to provide academic and educational links.
The scholarship provides an opportunity for UK nationals to study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at universities in Taiwan.
Language scholarships
Huayu Enrichment Scholarships enable recipients to undertake Mandarin courses at language centres in Taiwan.
- Financial assistance: Monthly stipend of NT$ 28,000
- Application period: 20 January 2026- 31st March, 2026 (applications to be submitted electronically on the BACS website)
- Scholarship duration: three months, six months or nine months (we do not offer the 2 month summer HES anymore)
- The deadline for applying is Tuesday 31st March 2026, 17.00 BST
In the UK, the HES is administered at the application and selection stage by the British Association for Chinese Studies (BACS). For guidelines, an application form and directions upon applying online, please refer to the . .
Questions may be directed to Ms Virginia at the Education Division.
Degree Scholarships
Taiwan Scholarships enable recipients to study undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree programmes, taught in English, Mandarin or a combination of the two languages, at recognised universities in Taiwan.
- Financial assistance: - Monthly stipend of NT$ 15,000 for undergraduate / NT$ 20,000 for postgraduate programmes
- Waiver of tuition and certain academic fees up to NTD 40,000 per semester (two semesters / year)
- Application period: 1st February 2026- 31st March 2026 (applications to be submitted electronically)
- Maximum scholarship duration: four years for undergraduate; two years for masters; four years for PhD
- The deadline for applying is Monday 31 March 2025, 17.00 BST
- For guidelines, application form and other relevant documents and information, please refer to the .
This MOFA Scholarship allows recipients to study the following:
- Pre-degree Mandarin Language Enrichment Programme (LEP) (Optional): Recipients may take the LEP for a maximum of one year at Mandarin Training Centres affiliated with a university or college accredited by the Ministry of Education.
- Degree programmes: Recipients may apply for admission to any degree programme leading to an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degree, excluding in-service programmes.
- Financial Assistance: monthly stipend of: NT$28,000 for the LEP; NT$33,000 for degree programmes. Economy-class plane tickets for direct flights to and from Taiwan.
- Maximum scholarship duration: one year for the LEP; four years for undergraduate; two years for masters; four years for PhD
- Application period: 1st February 2026- 31st March 2026 (applications to be submitted electronically)
Fellowships provide grants enabling high-level academics and scholars to travel to Taiwan to conduct advanced research related to Taiwan, the Asia-Pacific region, cross-strait relations or Chinese studies.
- Provides an economy class return flight and a monthly stipend of: NT$ 50,000 - 60,000
- Application period: TBA in the preceding year (applications to be submitted online)
- Fellowship duration: Three to 12 months
- The year of 2027 online application period is from May 1 to June 30, 2026
For further details and online application, please refer to the .
Enquiries may be directed to the Taipei Representative Office in the UK.
MOE-administered work opportunity for Native English Speakers wishing to work as English Teachers or Teaching Assistants (TA) in Taiwan.
- Applications open on a rolling basis each year
- Eligibility: English Native Speaker (based on passport); Bachelor's Degree; Teaching Qualification (for teachers)
- Salary depending on highest education attainment and teaching seniority. TA: NT$51,500. Teachers: from NT$69,880
The TOCFL is the only Mandarin language test officially recognised in Taiwan and is a mandatory requirement for entry to many programmes covered by the Taiwan Scholarship. The test (reading and listening elements) is generally held in central London each March . Questions may be directed to Ms Virginia at the Education Division
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Contacts and website links
For further information regarding the MoE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, MoE Taiwan Scholarship, Taiwan Mandarin Summer Programme or TOCFL, please contact Education Officer at the Education Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK: (020)7881-2650
An overview of awards and funding opportunities can be found on the website of the (details may be updated at any time and eligibility requirements may vary).