MOE Huayu Scholarship

International Master's Program in Learning and Instruction

MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Information

Mandarin Language Studies & Funding Opportunities in Taiwan
🌟 Key Program Opportunity: Mandarin Language Immersion
  • The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) encourages foreign individuals to study Mandarin Chinese at approved university-affiliated language centers in Taiwan.
  • Provides an excellent option for IMPLAI students to enhance their multilingual capabilities and gain deep awareness of Taiwanese culture and society.
  • Important Certification Requirement: For recipients with an award period of 9 months or longer, submitting a TOCFL score transcript of at least Band B Level 3 to the language center during the award period is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in a 1-month stipend suspension.

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

Official Guidelines (PDF)

Official Funding Overview
Mandarin Stipend Subsidies
  • Monthly Living Allowance: NTD 28,000 per month.
  • Scholarship Durations: Available for a 2-month summer course, or regular periods of 3, 6, 9 months, or 1 year.

Eligibility | Who Can Apply?

Academic and age criteria for potential candidates

Eligible Applicants:
Foreign nationals who are at least 18 years old, hold a secondary school graduation certificate or post-secondary degree, possess an excellent academic record, 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 (Taiwan) passport 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 students currently studying or doing research in Taiwan pursuant to an academic cooperation agreement.
  • 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 a scholarship or financial assistance from any other Taiwan government agency or educational institution.

Application Process

6 Steps to secure your MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
Crucial Deadline & Jurisdiction Note:
The annual application period is generally from January to February. Precise deadlines and selection regulations are strictly subject to localized adjustments. You MUST apply directly 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 Language Center Submit your complete scholarship application package to the authorized Taiwan Representative Office in your country of nationality.
  • 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 Admission Notice for Confirmation Once you receive the official Admission Notice from your chosen language center, send a copy to the Overseas Mission before June 30 to secure eligibility.
  • Step 04. Receive Official Certificate Successful award recipients will be finalized and issued an official HES Scholarship Eligibility Certificate from the Overseas Mission.
  • Step 05. Travel to Taiwan & Register Arrive in Taiwan, complete registration at your designated language center, and purchase necessary insurance policies.
  • Step 06. Monthly Allowance Disbursement The Chinese language center will distribute your monthly stipend of NTD 28,000, monitored closely based on your attendance and academic performance.

Required Documents Download Zone & Checklist

Prepare all materials meticulously before submission

Documents to Submit to the Taiwan Representative Office

  • 1. Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Application Form Must be fully completed and typed by the applicant
    PDF
  • 2. Copy of Passport or Proof of Nationality Adequate proof of nationality including parent details if applicable
    PREPARE COPY
  • 3. Highest Degree Diploma & Academic Transcripts Must be verified or authenticated by an ROC overseas mission
    VERIFIED COPY
  • 4. Proof of Chinese Language Center Application e.g., application form copy, fee receipt, or school confirmation email
    PREPARE PROOF
  • 5. Language Proficiency Certificate TOCFL certificate Level 1 or above, or internationally recognized English proficiency exam records
    PREPARE COPY
  • 6. Personal Essay One short essay written in Chinese or English based on the required topics
    PREPARE ESSAY
  • 7. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Terms of Agreement Read, understood, and signed by the applicant
    PDF
  • 8. Health Certificate (Form B / 乙表) Must include chest X-Ray, Syphilis test, and Measles/Rubella immunizations. Valid for 3 months.
    PDF

✱ Crucial Maintenance & Suspension Warnings ✱

Once awarded, recipients must abide by compliance regulations at the Language Center:

Class Attendance Regulations: If a scholarship recipient misses 12 hours or more of required language classes within a single month, their scholarship allowance will be suspended for one month.
Academic Grade Requirements: For recipients with a duration of 6 months or longer, an average academic mark below 80 will result in a 1-month stipend suspension in the subsequent term. Falling below 80 for two consecutive terms leads to permanent revocation.

Supplementary Reference Materials

Additional lists and official directories for verification
  • A List of Approved University-Affiliated Mandarin Language Centers in Taiwan 教育部核准大專校院附設華語文教學中心一覽表
    PDF
  • A List of MOE Overseas Offices and Regional Jurisdictions 教育部駐境外機構轄區一覽表
    PDF

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