Scholarships to study abroad in Taiwan: MOE, ICDF and school scholarships

🔄 Cập nhật lần cuối: 08/10/26

Scholarships to study abroad in Taiwan are diverse and relatively accessible to Vietnamese students thanks to close distance, moderate living costs and many programs taught in English. Three prominent government scholarship sources are MOE Taiwan Scholarship, Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (Chinese language study) and TaiwanICDF, in addition to each school's own scholarship. The article below helps you compare and choose the right direction.

Overview of scholarships to study abroad in Taiwan

Taiwan government scholarships are announced through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Study in Taiwan page and the TaiwanICDF page. Each program has its own regulations and usually does not allow receiving two government scholarships simultaneously in the same academic year.

MOE Taiwan Scholarship

This is a scholarship from the Taiwan Ministry of Education for international students studying degree programs. According to information published by Taiwanese schools, the scholarship covers tuition and miscellaneous fees up to NT$40,000 per semester (the excess is paid by students themselves), with living expenses NT$15,000/month for bachelor's degrees and NT$20,000/month for master's and doctoral degrees. Maximum time: 4 years bachelor's degree, 2 years master's degree, 4 years doctorate.

Basic conditions

• Have good academic achievements and good moral qualities.
• Not Taiwanese nationality, not overseas Chinese; are not studying in Taiwan at the same level.
• Not receiving other Taiwan government scholarships at the same time.
• Submit your own application for admission to a Taiwanese school in parallel with the scholarship application.

Applications submitted through TECO according to area of ​​residence; Candidates often have to go through an interview. The scholarship is reviewed annually based on academic results.

Huayu Scholarship: study Chinese in Taiwan

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) is for people who want to study Chinese at Chinese language centers affiliated with Taiwanese universities, lasting from 2 months (summer course) to 1 year. The scholarship provides a monthly allowance; Students take care of their own air tickets and some other expenses. This is a good stepping stone if you want to continue studying the Chinese language program or increase your chances of receiving MOE later. If interested in language scholarships in general, see Short-term language scholarships.

TaiwanICDF Scholarship

TaiwanICDF (Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund). full scholarship for programs taught in English, focusing on development sectors such as agriculture, public health, engineering, administration, and IT. According to the TaiwanICDF 2025 application handbook, Vietnam is on the list of eligible countries.

Benefits

• Economy class round-trip airfare arranged by TaiwanICDF.
• Tuition, credit fees, dormitory (must stay in dormitory), insurance, textbooks according to regulations.
• Allowance NT$18,000/month (master's), NT$20,000/month (PhD).

Note

You must meet the admission requirements of the partner school, only choose a major from ICDF's program list, and submit your highest degree by the specified deadline. Applications are submitted online, then preliminarily reviewed by the representative agency. The list of countries and programs may change each year.

University scholarships

Most of Taiwan's major universities have separate scholarships for international students: tuition exemption (partial or full), free dormitory, or monthly allowance for the first year, then reviewed based on GPA. At the graduate level, there is also support to work as a research assistant for professors. The advantage is that you submit the same admission application, with fewer review rounds than a government scholarship.

To prepare a strong profile, please refer How to write a scholarship essay, Master's scholarship hunting strategy and Compare scholarships from other countries if you are considering multiple destinations.

After receiving the scholarship, if the program does not include airfare (like MOE or Huayu), you need to book your own tickets to Taipei, Taichung or Kaohsiung. September admission season is usually crowded. VeDuHoc has more than 30 Bookers comparing many brands, continuing to hunt for prices even when prices are high and refunding the difference if a better price is found after you have paid; see air tickets to study abroad and Experience in booking airline tickets to study abroad.

Frequently asked questions

Is it necessary to know Chinese to apply for a Taiwan scholarship?

Not required for programs taught in English (especially TaiwanICDF). However, having TOCFL is an advantage when applying for MOE and when living in Taiwan.

Can I receive MOE and school scholarship at the same time?

Depending on the regulations of each school and each year. Government scholarships usually do not allow receiving other government scholarships, but combined with school exemptions, you need to ask the school directly.

Does the MOE scholarship cover full tuition?

The scholarship supports a maximum of NT$40,000 per semester. If tuition fees are higher, students pay the difference themselves, unless the school provides additional discounts.

Is the TaiwanICDF scholarship available for undergraduates?

The program is mainly for masters and doctoral students; some years have limited bachelor's programs. Check out the latest program listings on the TaiwanICDF site.

Scholarships to study abroad in Taiwan are an option worth considering if you want to study with good quality on a moderate budget. Follow TECO's announcements, prepare your documents early, and contact VeDuHoc via hotline/Zalo 090.1800.918 when you need assistance with your admission flight.

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