The Ministry of Education (MOE) has released two admission guides for the 2026 Government Scholarship Program for Overseas Study. The guides are available on the MOE website under the Latest News section (June 30, 2026) and on the homepage of the Department of International and Cross-Strait Education, under Overseas Study → Government Scholarship Programs and Other Scholarships → Government Scholarship Examination Information.
Key Highlights
To support Taiwan's national development priorities, the MOE is encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees at internationally recognized universities in fields related to the Five Trusted Industries.
For the 2026 Government Scholarship Examination, applicants in these designated fields will participate in a pilot admission process consisting of document review followed by an interview, replacing the traditional written examination.
The designated fields include:
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Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Applications
- Network Communications
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging Semiconductor Technologies
Available Quota: 40 scholarships
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Engineering
- Materials Science and Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Energy Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aircraft Navigation, Positioning, and Control
Available Quota: 21 scholarships
A total of 61 scholarship positions are available under the Five Trusted Industries category.
In addition, scholarship recipients in these fields will receive increased financial support:
- Tuition subsidy increased from the current maximum of US$90,000 over three years to a maximum of US$120,000.
- Annual living allowance increased to up to US$28,000, depending on the destination country or region.
Recipients under this category must enroll in one of the world's top 100 universities or a university ranked among the top 20 globally in the relevant academic discipline.
Other Academic Fields
For applicants in all other academic disciplines, the current examination format will remain unchanged:
- Written examination followed by an interview.
Tuition support will continue under the existing regulations, while the annual living allowance will also be increased to up to US$28,000, depending on the country or region of study.
Scholarship Quotas
A. Five Trusted Industries
- General Applicants: 61
- Outstanding Students with Financial Need: 4
- Indigenous Students: 8
- Students with Disabilities: 4
B. Other Academic Fields
- General Applicants: 90
- Outstanding Students with Financial Need: 6
- Indigenous Students: 12
- Students with Disabilities: 6
- Students Studying in New Southbound Policy Countries: 10
The total number of scholarships available in 2026 is 201.
Important Dates
- Online Application Period:
July 15, 2026 (8:00 a.m.) – July 31, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) - Written Examination (for non–Five Trusted Industries fields only):
October 3, 2026 - Document Review (for Five Trusted Industries fields):
Late September to Early October 2026 - Interview:
December 5–6, 2026 - Admission Results Announcement:
December 31, 2026
Important Notice
Applicants must attend the written examination and interview in person. Online or video interviews will not be provided. Prospective applicants are advised to make their travel arrangements well in advance.
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Download Attachments:2026 Government Scholarship Program for Overseas Study – Admission Guide for the Five Trusted Industries
2026 Government Scholarship Program for Overseas Study – Admission Guide for Academic Fields Other Than the Five Trusted Industries