International Students & Administration

[Scholarship] MOE Local Language Study Program for International Students

💡 The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Taiwan is offering a scholarship program for international students who are interested in learning Taiwan’s local languages (other than Mandarin), such as Hokkien, Hakka, Indigenous languages, and Taiwanese Sign Language. 

This program supports international students in developing a deeper understanding of Taiwan's local linguistic and cultural heritage.

 

🎓 Scholarship Options:

💰 Monthly Scholarship:

  • Amount: NT$28,000 per month

  • Duration: 3 to 6 months

  • For international students coming to Taiwan to study a local language

  • Visa type must be FS (language study purpose)

  • Applicants must not already be residing or studying in Taiwan

🧑‍🎓 Semester-Based Tuition Support:

  • Amount: NT$10,000 per semester

  • For international students currently enrolled in a Taiwanese university

  • Must complete at least 2 credits in a local language course

  • Cultural courses are not eligible

  • Maximum of 2 semesters

🟩 Eligibility:

  • 18 years or older

  • Enrolled in a university (in Taiwan or abroad)

  • Good academic standing and conduct

  • Not currently receiving other scholarships from the Taiwanese government

🗓️ Application Periods:

  • Monthly Scholarship: Apply each year between August 1–15

  • Semester-Based Support:

    • Apply in February for the fall semester

    • Apply in August for the spring semester

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