The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program, offering international students a funded opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan.
This is a language enrichment scholarship, designed for non-Taiwanese nationals who want to strengthen their Chinese language proficiency while immersing themselves in Taiwanese culture.
What This Opportunity Offers International Students?
The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship is not a degree program but a fully supported Chinese language training opportunity at accredited Mandarin Language Centers across Taiwan. Successful applicants can enroll in intensive Mandarin courses at universities and colleges recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. Beyond language learning, the program is structured to promote cultural exchange, academic cooperation, and long-term international connections between Taiwan and students from around the world.
Financial Support and Learning Benefits
Selected scholarship recipients receive a monthly stipend of NT$28,000, which can be used to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and daily living expenses during their language study period in Taiwan. Students are free to choose from a wide range of approved Chinese Language Centers, allowing flexibility in location, academic environment, and course intensity. This makes the scholarship particularly attractive for students planning future academic or professional engagement with Chinese-speaking regions.
Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is open to international applicants who are citizens of countries other than Taiwan and who demonstrate strong academic motivation to study Mandarin Chinese. Applicants should have completed at least a high school or higher education qualification and must apply independently to a recognized Mandarin Language Center in Taiwan. While prior Chinese knowledge is not mandatory, applicants holding a TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) certificate are given priority consideration. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor or professor is also required.
Apply: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/pl_pl/post/9295.html
Important Dates to Remember
The application deadline for the 2026/2027 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program is February 28, 2026. All required documents must reach the designated Education Division office by this date, so applicants are strongly advised to allow sufficient mailing time. It is important to note that scholarship application and language center admission are separate processes, and students must complete both in parallel to secure their place for the 2026 intake.
For international students aiming to gain strong Mandarin skills in an immersive academic setting, the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship 2026/2027 stands out as a timely and well-funded opportunity to begin that journey in Taiwan.