MOE Scholarship

International Master's Program in Learning and Instruction

MOE Taiwan Scholarship Information

Financial Support & Funding Opportunities for International Students
IMPLAI Advantage: All-English Curriculum
  • IMPLAI is a fully certified all-English Master's program.
  • According to official MOE regulations, applicants choosing an all-English program are exempted from submitting Chinese proficiency (TOCFL) certificates.
  • Applicants may submit recognized English proficiency certificates (e.g., TOEFL) instead. Native English speakers are completely exempt from providing language proficiency proofs.
     

For more detailed information, please refer to the original source portal at the bottom of this page or download the official guidelines:

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Official Funding Overview
Tuition and Stipend Subsidies (Master's Degree)
  • Tuition & Miscellaneous Fees: Subsidized up to NTD 40,000 per semester.
  • Monthly Living Allowance: NTD 20,000 per month.
  • Maximum Award Duration: Up to 2 years maximum.

Eligibility | Who Can Apply?

Academic and nationality criteria for potential candidates

Eligible Applicants:
Foreign nationals who hold a high school diploma or post-secondary degree, possess an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.5 (or an equivalent level of academic excellence), and demonstrate good moral character.

Academic Restrictions & Compliance Disqualifications:
You CANNOT apply if any of the following apply to you:

  • Holders of Republic of China (ROC) nationality or overseas compatriot student status.
  • Individuals currently registered or holding active enrollment status at any university or college in Taiwan at the same educational level.
  • Exchange, dual, or joint degree students admitted via bilateral institutional cooperation agreements.
  • Previous recipients who have already exceeded the cumulative maximum duration limit of 5 years for Taiwan Scholarships.
  • Individuals whose prior MOE Taiwan Scholarship or Huayu Enrichment Scholarship was officially revoked.
  • Recipients concurrently receiving any other form of financial subsidy or scholarship from Taiwan government agencies or educational institutions.

Application Process

6 Steps to secure your MOE Taiwan Scholarship
Crucial Deadline & Jurisdiction Note:
While the regular annual application period runs from February 1 to March 31, precise deadlines and selection regulations are strictly subject to local adjustments. You MUST apply through the specific Taiwan Representative Office that has jurisdiction over your country of nationality.

◆ Step-by-Step Procedures ◆

  • Step 01. Submit Application to Overseas Mission & Apply to NTUE Send your scholarship application package to the Taiwan Representative Office in your country. Separately, complete your online admission application to the IMPLAI program at NTUE.
  • Step 02. Attend the Screening Interview Participate in the interview or review process organized by your local Taiwan Overseas Mission (except for specific exempt conditions).
  • Step 03. Submit NTUE Admission Notice Once you receive your official Admission Letter from NTUE, submit a copy to the Overseas Mission before June 30 to secure your eligibility.
  • Step 04. Receive the Award Certificate Successful candidates will be finalized by July 31 and receive the official "Taiwan Scholarship Program Award Certificate" from the Overseas Mission.
  • Step 05. Travel to Taiwan & Register Arrive in Taiwan, complete registration procedures at NTUE, and proactively submit your ARC with "pursuing studies" status each semester.
  • Step 06. Monthly Allowance Distribution NTUE will evaluate academic performance at the end of each semester and distribute the monthly NTD 20,000 living allowance directly to your account.

Required Documents Download Zone & Checklist

Prepare all materials meticulously before submission

Documents to Submit to the Taiwan Representative Office

  • 1. Taiwan Scholarship Application Form Must be fully completed and typed in English or Chinese
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  • 2. Copy of Passport or Proof of Nationality Including applicant's parents' nationality certificates if applicable
    PREPARE COPY
  • 3. Highest Degree Diploma & Academic Transcripts Must be verified by an ROC overseas mission if not in English or Chinese
    VERIFIED COPY
  • 4. Proof of University Admission Application e.g., NTUE IMPLAI application form copy, receipt of application fee, or confirmation email
    PREPARE PROOF
  • 5. English Language Proficiency Certificate TOEFL scores, recognized proficiency exam certificates, or proof of an English-medium degree (Exempt for native English speakers)
    PREPARE COPY
  • 6. Two Letters of Reference Signed and sealed in envelopes by principals, professors, or supervisors. Photocopies/emails NOT accepted.
    SEALED HARDCOPY
  • 7. MOE Taiwan Scholarship Terms of Agreement Read, understood, and signed by the applicant
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  • 8. Health Certificate (Form B / 乙表) Must include chest X-Ray, Syphilis test, Measles/Rubella antibodies. Valid for 3 months only.
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✱ Crucial Maintenance & Suspension Warnings ✱

Once awarded, recipients must abide by academic evaluation guidelines at NTUE:

Academic Grade Maintenance: Postgraduate students must maintain a minimum average grade of 80/100 each semester. Failure to meet this standard will result in a 1-month suspension of the living allowance. If grades fall below 80 for two consecutive semesters, the scholarship will be permanently revoked.
ARC Document Submission: Students must proactively provide their Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) explicitly indicating the purpose of "Study" to the NTUE office every single semester during registration. Failure to do so will lead to immediate suspension or revocation of the scholarship.

Supplementary Reference Materials

Additional lists and official directories for verification
  • AY2026 A List of University/College Providing Taiwan Scholarship Recipients a Discount for Tuition and/or Miscellaneous Expenses115學年大學校院學雜費優惠彙整表
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  • AY2026 A List of University/College Offering Degree Programs Taught in English115學年度全英語學程調查匯整檔案
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  • A List of MOE Overseas Offices教育部駐境外機構轄區一覽表
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For original sources and the latest updates, please visit:

MOE TAIWAN SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE