The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan has officially announced the opening of applications for its prestigious 2026 Taiwan Scholarship Program. This initiative provides exceptional educational opportunities for international students seeking to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees at Taiwanese institutions, with instruction available in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
The comprehensive scholarship program offers varying durations of support depending on academic level: up to one year for Mandarin Language Enrichment Programs, four years for undergraduate studies, two years for master’s programs, and four years for doctoral candidates. The maximum combined duration across any program combination is five years.
A significant development for the 2026 cycle is the introduction of a specialized sub-program focusing on public health-related English programs. This track caters specifically to applicants interested in advanced public health education, though it notably excludes the pre-degree language program component.
Eligibility requires applicants to possess at least a high school diploma. Prospective candidates from St. Kitts and Nevis must submit their applications through the Ministry of Education of St. Kitts and Nevis for preliminary review before onward transmission to Taiwanese authorities.
The application package necessitates several critical documents: a completed application form, photocopied proof of identity and nationality, authenticated educational certificates and transcripts, evidence of institution application, language proficiency documentation for Chinese-taught programs, two letters of recommendation, and any additional materials requested by the Taiwanese Embassy.
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) emphasizes that incomplete submissions or late applications will not be processed. Final scholarship decisions will be made by a joint committee in Taiwan. Interested parties are directed to contact the Embassy at 465-2421 for further clarification and to ascertain specific application deadlines.