Taiwan Scholarships 2027: TaiwanICDF & MOE Taiwan Scholarship Complete Guide

Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Full name	TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program + MOE Taiwan Scholarship Program
Funded by	Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) and Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE)
Coverage	TaiwanICDF: fully funded — tuition, accommodation, living allowance, airfare; MOE: tuition subsidy up to NTD 40,000/semester + living allowance NTD 15,000–20,000/month
Level	Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD (English-taught programs)
TaiwanICDF application window	December 1, 2026 – March 15, 2027 (for 2027 entry)
MOE Taiwan Scholarship	Apply via ROC overseas missions; deadlines vary by mission (typically Jan–Mar)

Taiwan is one of Asia’s most underrated study destinations — and its two flagship scholarship routes are wide open for 2027. The TaiwanICDF program opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 15, 2027, funding full degrees in English at Taiwan’s top universities. The MOE Taiwan Scholarship adds a second, mission-based route with tuition subsidies and monthly living allowances. Together they cover everything from bachelor’s to PhD.

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What Does It Cover?

TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship

Benefit	Details
Tuition	Fully covered for the entire degree
Accommodation	University housing covered
Living allowance	Monthly allowance per program terms
Airfare	Return flights provided for most programs (note: programs based in Poland don’t include airfare)
Duration	UG: 4 years (English-taught) or 5 years (Mandarin-taught); Master’s: 2 years max; PhD: 4 years max
Language	English-taught programs at TaiwanICDF partner universities

MOE Taiwan Scholarship

Benefit	Details
Tuition & fees	Up to NTD 40,000 per semester (≈US$1,250)
Living allowance	NTD 15,000 or 20,000 per month (≈US$470–625)
Duration	UG: 4 years; Master’s: 2 years; PhD: 4 years
Application route	Submit to your local ROC (Taiwan) overseas mission — deadline varies by mission

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Eligibility

✅ You Must (TaiwanICDF):

• Be a citizen of a partner country covered by TaiwanICDF’s development cooperation programs (check the country list in the application guidebook)

• Meet the academic entry requirements of the TaiwanICDF partner university and program you choose

• Apply online and through the relevant ROC overseas mission where applicable

• Have graduated before July 31, 2025 from any previous TaiwanICDF, MOFA, or MOE scholarship (if you held one before)

✅ You Must (MOE Taiwan Scholarship):

• Apply to a ROC overseas mission in your home country/region within its published window

• Apply separately to a Taiwan university for admission — the scholarship and admission are independent processes

• Meet the mission’s specific eligibility rules (many missions add language and age requirements)

❌ Not Eligible If:

• You are already holding another TaiwanICDF/MOFA/MOE scholarship (unbroken succession isn’t permitted)

• Your country isn’t a TaiwanICDF partner country for the 2027 cycle

• You miss your ROC mission’s application window (often earlier than March 15)

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How to Apply: Step by Step

Step 1: Pick your route — TaiwanICDF or MOE

Both can fund the same degrees, but the processes differ. TaiwanICDF is program-based with a fixed window; MOE is mission-based with local deadlines. Many applicants apply for both where eligible.

Step 2: Choose a partner university and program (TaiwanICDF)

Browse TaiwanICDF’s partner universities and their English-taught programs for 2027. Your choice determines the whole application, so align it with your background and career goals.

Step 3: Prepare documents

Academic transcripts, degree certificates, passport copy, language scores, and any program-specific requirements (research proposal for PhD applicants).

Step 4: Submit the online application

TaiwanICDF applications are completed through the official online application system (opens December 1, 2026). Follow the guidebook’s instructions exactly — incomplete applications are rejected.

Step 5: Apply to the university (both routes)

TaiwanICDF handles placement for its scholars; MOE scholars must separately apply for university admission. Deadlines for university admission often fall before the scholarship deadlines — plan accordingly.

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How It Compares: Taiwan vs Other Asian Routes

Feature	TaiwanICDF	MOE Taiwan Scholarship	CSC China	Global Korea (GKS)
Coverage	Fully funded (tuition, housing, living, flights)	Tuition subsidy + living allowance	Fully funded	Fully funded
Levels	UG, Master’s, PhD	UG, Master’s, PhD	Master’s, PhD	UG, Master’s, PhD
2027 window	Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027	Varies by mission (Jan–Mar)	Jan–Apr	Varies
Language	English-taught programs	Chinese-medium mostly	Chinese/English	Korean/English

Taiwan’s English-taught master’s programs make it unusually accessible for international students who don’t speak Chinese — a genuine edge over CSC China. See our Global Korea Scholarship guide and Yenching Academy (Peking) guide for neighboring options.

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Insider Tips

1. The TaiwanICDF window is fixed — Dec 1 to Mar 15

Mark it now. The portal opens December 1, 2026 and closes March 15, 2027. Don’t assume rolling admissions — it’s one window per year.

2. Apply to the university’s admission process in parallel

TaiwanICDF places scholars at partner universities, but your academic profile still has to clear the program’s entry requirements. Apply early; don’t wait for the scholarship outcome.

3. MOE deadlines are set by overseas missions — check yours now

Each ROC mission publishes its own window, often earlier than TaiwanICDF’s. Find your mission’s page and note the date; missing it kills the MOE route even if TaiwanICDF’s window is still open.

4. English-taught programs remove the language barrier

If you don’t speak Mandarin, target TaiwanICDF’s English-taught offerings — that’s exactly what the program was built for.

5. Read the guidebook’s country list carefully

TaiwanICDF eligibility depends on your country being a partner country. Check the 2027 guidebook (published before the Dec 1 opening) before investing time in documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply to both TaiwanICDF and MOE Taiwan Scholarship?

Yes — where you’re eligible for both, many applicants do. Just make sure you’re not already holding another Taiwan-funded scholarship.

Do I need to speak Chinese?

For TaiwanICDF English-taught programs, no. For MOE’s standard route, Chinese proficiency is usually expected (programs are Mandarin-medium).

When do I apply for university admission?

Separately, and often earlier than the scholarship deadline. Treat the university’s own application deadline as the real constraint for MOE applicants.

Is airfare always covered by TaiwanICDF?

Almost always — with the published exception that Poland-based programs don’t include airfare.

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Timeline Table

Date	Milestone
Now – Nov 2026	Research partner universities; confirm your country’s eligibility
Dec 1, 2026	TaiwanICDF online application opens
Jan–Mar 2027	MOE Taiwan Scholarship windows at ROC missions
Mar 15, 2027	TaiwanICDF application closes
Apr–Jun 2027	Selection and placement decisions
Sep 2027	Semester begins in Taiwan

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Your Action Plan

1. This month: Confirm your country’s eligibility for TaiwanICDF 2027 and shortlist programs.

2. By Nov 2026: Prepare transcripts, passport, and language scores.

3. Dec 1, 2026: Submit the TaiwanICDF online application early in the window.

4. Jan–Mar 2027: File your MOE application at your local ROC mission if eligible.

5. Mar 15, 2027: Final TaiwanICDF deadline — submit well before.

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