Taiwan Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD Scholarship in Taiwan (MOE Program for International Students) 

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Overview

The Taiwan Scholarship Program 2026, funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan, is a fully funded international scholarship designed to support outstanding foreign students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Taiwan.
The program covers tuition fees, academic costs, and monthly living allowances, enabling talented students to access world-class education in Taiwan without financial burden.
For the 2026 intake, applications are open from February 1 to March 31, 2026, and the scholarship supports long-term degree programmes at accredited Taiwanese universities.

This specific call is targeted at Turkish nationals, through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara.

Scholarship Name

Taiwan Scholarship Program (MOE Taiwan Scholarship)

Host Country

Taiwan 🇹🇼

Funding Body

Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan

Level of Study

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)

• Master’s Degree

• Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Scholarship Type

Fully Funded

Eligible Nationality

🇹🇷 Turkish nationals only (for this application cycle via Ankara Mission)

Value / Benefits

Tuition & Academic Fees

• MOE pays up to NTD 40,000 per semester for:

  • Tuition fees

  • Course-credit fees

  • Basic study-related fees

Any amount above NTD 40,000 per semester is paid by the student.

Not covered:

• Accommodation

• Internet

• Insurance

• Administration fees

• Thesis supervision fees

Monthly Living Allowance

• Undergraduate: NTD 15,000/month

• Master’s & PhD: NTD 20,000/month

Scholarship Duration

• Bachelor’s degree: up to 4 years

• Master’s degree: up to 2 years

• PhD: up to 4 years

Maximum total Taiwan Scholarship duration per person: 5 years

Fields of Study

All disciplines offered by accredited Taiwanese universities

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a Turkish national

• Have excellent academic records

• Be of good moral character

• Hold:

  • A secondary school diploma (for Bachelor’s), or

  • A post-secondary degree (for Master’s/PhD)

• Apply directly to a Taiwanese university for admission

• Meet GPA requirements:

  • Undergraduate: GPA above 3.0 (4.5 scale)

  • Graduate: GPA above 3.5 (4.5 scale)

Ineligible Applicants

• ROC nationals or overseas Taiwanese students

• Current students in Taiwanese universities

• Applicants studying at the same degree level previously in Taiwan

• Exchange/dual/joint degree students

• Previous Taiwan Scholarship holders (5 years total limit reached)

• Anyone who previously had a Taiwan Scholarship revoked

• Recipients of other Taiwan government scholarships

• Applicants already funded by Taiwanese institutions

Language Requirements

Chinese-taught programmes

• TOCFL Level 3 or above required

English-taught programmes

• TOEFL iBT / IELTS / approved English certification

• Or English-taught programme proof from university

• Programme must be MOE-accredited

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Taiwan Scholarship Application Form

2. Passport copy

3. Academic certificates + transcripts

4. Proof of university application in Taiwan

5. Language proficiency certificate

6. Two sealed reference letters

7. Online application form printout

How to Apply

Step-by-step Process:

1. Apply to a Taiwanese university for admission

2. Apply online via MOE portal

3. Print application form

4. Prepare documents (3 copies each)

5. Send by registered mail to:
   📍 Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara

6. Attend interview if shortlisted

Application Timeline

• Applications Open:
  February 1, 2026

• Application Deadline:
  March 31, 2026

• Interview Notifications:
  Before April 30, 2026

• Programme Start:
  September 2026

Selection Process

1. Document screening

2. Academic evaluation

3. Eligibility verification

4. Shortlisting

5. Interview stage

6. Final selection

Important Conditions

• Scholarship cannot be deferred

• Must arrive and register on time in Taiwan

• Must maintain academic performance

• Living allowance starts when studies begin

• Scholarship ends upon:

  • Graduation

  • Withdrawal

  • Suspension

  • Expulsion

  • Revocation

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Taiwan Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD Scholarship in Taiwan (MOE Program for International Students)

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