Taiwan Government Scholarship 2026: Full Application Guide for Vietnamese Students

The Most Prestigious Scholarship for Studying in Taiwan

The Taiwan Scholarship (臺灣獎學金), funded by the Ministry of Education, is the gold standard for international students. It covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend. Understanding the taiwan government scholarship 2026 process gives you a significant advantage over other applicants.

Featured Snippet: Scholarship Benefits

Benefit	Undergraduate	Masters	PhD
Tuition waiver	Up to 40,000/semester	Up to 40,000/semester	Up to 40,000/semester
Monthly stipend	15,000 TWD	20,000 TWD	25,000 TWD
Duration	4 years	2 years	4 years
Renewable	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

1. Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the taiwan government scholarship 2026:

• Nationality: Vietnamese (or any non-ROC nationality).
• Age: Under 40 when applying (flexible for PhD).
• Not currently enrolled in a Taiwanese university.
• GPA: Minimum 70/100 or equivalent from previous degree.
• TOCFL Level 3+ for Chinese-taught programs, or IELTS 6.0+ for English-taught programs.
• No other concurrent government scholarship.

2. Required Documents Checklist

Document	Language	Notes
Application form	English/Chinese	Download from MOE website
Passport copy	Original	Valid 6+ months
Transcripts	English certified	Notarized translation
Diploma	English certified	Notarized translation
Study plan	English/Chinese	1-2 pages, specific goals
Recommendation letters	English/Chinese	2 letters from professors
TOCFL/IELTS certificate	Original	Score within 2 years
Financial statement	English	Optional but recommended

3. Application Timeline 2026

• February-March 2026: Applications open through TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) in Vietnam.
• April 2026: Deadline for submission.
• May-June 2026: Review and selection.
• July-August 2026: Results announced.
• September 2026: Fall semester begins.

4. Study Plan Essay Tips

The study plan (讀書計畫) is the most important document. Tips:

• Be specific: Name the university and department you want.
• Show Taiwan connection: Mention why Taiwan specifically, not just any country.
• Career goals: Connect your degree to a concrete career plan.
• Chinese ability: If you use MonChinese, mention your self-study dedication.

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Conclusion

The taiwan government scholarship 2026 is competitive but achievable. Start preparing your TOCFL score and documents now and you will be ready when applications open.

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