{"id":81581,"date":"2026-08-04T10:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=81581"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:12:43","slug":"taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students 2026: Eligibility, Documents &amp; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>MOE Taiwan Scholarship covers NT$40,000 (\u20b91,17,600) tuition per semester.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Application window runs February 1 to March 31, 2026 only.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Undergraduates receive NT$15,000 (\u20b944,100) monthly living stipend.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Postgraduates receive NT$20,000 (\u20b958,800) monthly living stipend.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Minimum CGPA of 6.0 converts to 2.4 GPA on MOE&#8217;s 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Applications go directly to TECC in New Delhi, not to Taiwan.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students targeting a bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s or PhD in Taiwan on full government funding\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>The application window for 2026 (Feb 1\u2013Mar 31, 2026) has already closed. As of this writing, TECC India had not yet published its 2027 selection guide (it typically releases in January before the window opens). The Feb 1\u2013Mar 31 application window has held every year since at least 2023, so the 2026 dates below are a pattern-based dates that will likely hold up for 2027 as well. Verify once TECC India publishes its 2027 guide.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#How_Much_Does_the_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students_Actually_Cover\" title=\"How Much Does the Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students Actually Cover?\">How Much Does the Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students Actually Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Are_You_Eligible_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship\" title=\"Are You Eligible for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship?\">Are You Eligible for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Documents_Checklist_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Documents Checklist for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">Documents Checklist for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#2026_Application_Timeline_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"2026 Application Timeline for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">2026 Application Timeline for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#TaiwanICDF_vs_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"TaiwanICDF vs MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">TaiwanICDF vs MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_Taiwan_Scholarship_Application_Hits_a_Problem\" title=\"What to Do If Your Taiwan Scholarship Application Hits a Problem\">What to Do If Your Taiwan Scholarship Application Hits a Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Student_Visa_Process_After_You_Get_the_Taiwan_Scholarship\" title=\"Student Visa Process After You Get the Taiwan Scholarship\">Student Visa Process After You Get the Taiwan Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Top_Universities_Under_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Top Universities Under the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">Top Universities Under the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Working_in_Taiwan_After_Your_Scholarship_What_Indian_Graduates_Should_Know\" title=\"Working in Taiwan After Your Scholarship: What Indian Graduates Should Know\">Working in Taiwan After Your Scholarship: What Indian Graduates Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#3_Takeaways_on_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"3 Takeaways on MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">3 Takeaways on MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/taiwan-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>What Is the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MOE Taiwan Scholarship is issued directly by Taiwan&#8217;s Ministry of Education to fund outstanding Indian students through bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, or doctoral degrees at Taiwanese universities. It is administered in India through the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC), New Delhi, not through any agent or consultancy. It is one of three distinct government-funded routes into Taiwan, and Indian students often confuse them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who Funds It<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Degree Levels<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tuition Coverage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Stipend<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>MOE Taiwan Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Education<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s, PhD<\/td><td>Up to NT$40,000\/semester<\/td><td>UG: NT$15,000 (\u20b944,100) \u00b7 PG: NT$20,000 (\u20b958,800)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Education<\/td><td>Mandarin language study only, not a degree<\/td><td>Not applicable (language center fees are separate)<\/td><td>NT$28,000 (\u20b982,320)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TaiwanICDF Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td>International Cooperation and Development Fund<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s, PhD (select fields)<\/td><td>Full waiver + airfare + housing<\/td><td>Bachelor: NT$15,000 (\u20b944,100) \u00b7 Master: NT$18,000 (\u20b952,920) \u00b7 PhD: NT$20,000 (\u20b958,800)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOE Taiwan Scholarship 2026 India Selection Guide, TECC New Delhi<\/a><\/u>;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwanembassy.org\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/Huayu-Enrichment-Scholarship-Guidelines-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taiwanembassy.org\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/Huayu-Enrichment-Scholarship-Guidelines-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Guidelines 2026<\/a><\/u>;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdf.org.tw\/wSite\/ct?xItem=12505&amp;ctNode=31562&amp;mp=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdf.org.tw\/wSite\/ct?xItem=12505&amp;ctNode=31562&amp;mp=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program<\/a><\/u>. <\/em><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> \u20b92.94 per NTD. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_the_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students_Actually_Cover\"><\/span><strong>How Much Does the Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students Actually Cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every figure below is converted at \u20b92.94 per NTD (locked for this article; verify the rate before you budget).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Component<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Amount in NTD<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Amount in INR<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Covered By<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tuition + miscellaneous fees<\/td><td>Up to NT$40,000\/semester<\/td><td>\u20b91,17,600\/semester<\/td><td>MOE (excess is paid by student)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate living stipend<\/td><td>NT$15,000\/month<\/td><td>\u20b944,100\/month<\/td><td>MOE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate (Master&#8217;s\/PhD) living stipend<\/td><td>NT$20,000\/month<\/td><td>\u20b958,800\/month<\/td><td>MOE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOE Taiwan Scholarship 2026 India Selection Guide<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not covered under the Taiwan scholarship for Indian students (MOE track):<\/strong> administration fees, thesis supervision fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, and internet access. Budget for these separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most Indian applicants budget only the stipend and forget the university&#8217;s own tuition ceiling. If your program&#8217;s fees exceed NT$40,000 a semester, which happens often in medicine and select MBA programs, you pay the difference yourself. Confirm your program&#8217;s exact fee against the scholarship cap before you commit to an admission offer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Eligible_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Are You Eligible for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility for the MOE Taiwan scholarship for Indian students rests on three checks: nationality, academic record, and conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Indian citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior high school certificate (Class 12) or a higher degree, with an excellent academic record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good moral character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You are NOT eligible if you:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hold R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationality, including through a parent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Already hold student status or admission at a Taiwanese university at the time of applying (exception: final-year students graduating that year, applying for a higher degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have already completed a degree in Taiwan at the same level you&#8217;re now applying for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are an exchange or dual-degree student admitted under an academic cooperation agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have already held a Taiwan Scholarship for a cumulative five years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have had a Taiwan Scholarship or Huayu Enrichment Scholarship revoked previously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are receiving any other Taiwan government or institutional scholarship, apart from a university top-up covering fees above the MOE cap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CGPA to GPA Conversion (MOE Reports on a 4.0 Scale)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MOE&#8217;s own guide requires converting your CGPA before comparison. The formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GPA (4.0 scale) = (CGPA \u00f7 10) \u00d7 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Your CGPA (out of 10)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Converted GPA (out of 4.0)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>6.0 (minimum threshold)<\/td><td>2.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.0<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7.8<\/td><td>3.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8.5<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9.0<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/2026_India_Taiwan_Scholarship_Guide_24_Feb_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOE Taiwan Scholarship 2026 India Selection Guide<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>English or Mandarin Proficiency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Program Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Program on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/7920.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/7920.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official English-taught list<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/ielts-exam-dates-registration-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS <\/a>6.0+, or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/toefl-exam-syllabus-fees-dates-and-eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL <\/a>iBT 60+, or TOEFL pBT 550+, or a transcript showing 90\/100 in an English-medium program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Program NOT on the English-taught list<\/td><td>TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) Level 3 or above<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Either track<\/td><td>An IELTS 6.5+ or TOCFL B1+ score gives preference in selection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Checklist_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Documents Checklist for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Application form<\/td><td>Submitted via<a href=\"https:\/\/taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw\/Apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw\/Apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official online portal<\/a><\/td><td>Opens Feb 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport copy<\/td><td>Valid Indian passport or nationality proof<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree certificate + transcripts<\/td><td>CGPA 6.0 or above<\/td><td>Convert CGPA to GPA using the formula above before submission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University application proof<\/td><td>Fee remittance, application form, and acknowledgment email\/receipt<\/td><td>You must apply to the Taiwanese university directly and separately from the scholarship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/will-i-be-able-to-pass-the-english-proficiency-exam-given-my-concerns-about-language-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Language proficiency proof<\/a><\/td><td>IELTS\/TOEFL or TOCFL, per program type<\/td><td>See table above<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Signed Terms of Agreement<\/td><td>MOE&#8217;s standard form<\/td><td>Downloadable from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/7920.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/7920.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TECC India scholarship page<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/letter-of-recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Letters of Recommendation<\/a><\/td><td>Personally signed, uploaded as soft copies<\/td><td>From professors, principal, or supervisors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional certificate (if applicable)<\/td><td>Original certificate + transcript, attested<\/td><td>Must be attested by your state government, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and then TECC in that order before it is accepted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The provisional-certificate attestation chain (state government \u2192 MEA \u2192 TECC) is the single biggest delay point for Indian applicants, since each step can take 2\u20133 weeks on its own. If you&#8217;re graduating in 2026 and applying with a provisional certificate, we recommend starting the attestation process the same week you submit your scholarship application, rather than waiting until after.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2026_Application_Timeline_for_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>2026 Application Timeline for the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Milestone<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What Indian Students Should Do<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>February 1, 2026<\/td><td>Application portal opens<\/td><td>Begin submission on the<a href=\"https:\/\/taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw\/Apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw\/Apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>March 31, 2026<\/td><td>Application deadline<\/td><td>Submit scholarship form and proof of university application (not final admission)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 15, 2026<\/td><td>Selection results released<\/td><td>Check the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TECC India website<\/a> directly; individual notifications are not sent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June 30, 2026<\/td><td>Admission letter deadline<\/td><td>Submit your university admission letter to TECC, New Delhi, or a written explanation if delayed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 1, 2026<\/td><td>Academic year begins<\/td><td>Scholarship period and living allowance start<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mapped against the Indian academic calendar:<\/strong> most Indian board and university results (Class 12, undergraduate finals) are declared in May and June, after the March 31 scholarship deadline. This means you apply with proof of having applied to a Taiwanese university, not with your final Indian results in hand, and you follow up with your admission letter by June 30 once both processes conclude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TaiwanICDF_vs_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>TaiwanICDF<\/strong> <strong>vs MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a <strong>final-year BTech student graduating in May 2026<\/strong> and want a general engineering or computer science master&#8217;s, the MOE Taiwan Scholarship is the better fit. It doesn&#8217;t restrict you to specific development-focused fields, and its NT$40,000\/semester tuition cap comfortably covers most public university programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a <strong>working professional targeting a master&#8217;s in ICT, public health, or agriculture<\/strong> and want airfare, housing, and insurance bundled in without separately budgeting for them, TaiwanICDF is worth comparing. Its stipend is lower for master&#8217;s students (NT$18,000 vs NT$20,000 under MOE), but its non-cash coverage is broader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <strong>don&#8217;t have a confirmed university admission by March<\/strong>, neither scholarship can be finalised without it. Both require proof of a parallel university application; use the months before February to secure at least a conditional offer so you&#8217;re not applying to the scholarship empty-handed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_Taiwan_Scholarship_Application_Hits_a_Problem\"><\/span><strong>What to Do If Your Taiwan Scholarship Application Hits a Problem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Situation<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What Happens<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>You miss the March 31 deadline<\/td><td>Application is not accepted; no exceptions stated in the official guide<\/td><td>Apply in the next annual cycle; use the year to raise CGPA or retake IELTS\/TOEFL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission letter delayed past June 30<\/td><td>Risk of suspension from the scholarship<\/td><td>Submit a written explanation to TECC before the deadline rather than staying silent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IELTS\/TOEFL score falls short<\/td><td>English-taught program applications may be rejected<\/td><td>Consider a TOCFL Level 3 pathway if your target program isn&#8217;t on the English-taught list<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CGPA below 6.0<\/td><td>Application is unlikely to clear the academic review<\/td><td>Strengthen your profile with research experience or a bridging certification before reapplying<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> TECC does not chase applicants for missing documents. If your admission letter is delayed because a Taiwanese university&#8217;s own admission cycle runs late, the burden is on you to proactively email TECC with a written status update before June 30, not wait for them to ask.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Visa_Process_After_You_Get_the_Taiwan_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Student Visa Process After You Get the Taiwan Scholarship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once selected, apply for your student visa through the standard TECC process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the<a href=\"https:\/\/visawebapp.boca.gov.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/visawebapp.boca.gov.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online visa registration<\/a> and print the signed form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your university admission\/acceptance letter, passport, photographs, and financial proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provisional certificate holders receive a 60-day visitor visa, extendable twice in Taiwan, and must complete certificate attestation before converting to a resident visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/163.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/163.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TECC India Student Visa Guidelines<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>;<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/5377.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roc-taiwan.org\/in_en\/post\/5377.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visa fee schedule<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Universities_Under_the_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Top Universities Under the MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QS released its 2027 World University Rankings in June 2026, and four Taiwanese universities reached their highest-ever positions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>QS World Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.ntu.edu.tw\/overseas-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Taiwan University (NTU)<\/a><\/td><td>54th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.nthu.edu.tw\/en\/article\/210-admission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Tsing Hua University <\/a>(NTHU)<\/td><td>142nd<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/oia.nycu.edu.tw\/oia\/en\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University<\/a> (NYCU)<\/td><td>177th<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/management.oia.ncku.edu.tw\/intladmission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Cheng Kung University <\/a>(NCKU)<\/td><td>191st<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/national-taiwan-university-ntu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/national-taiwan-university-ntu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027, NTU profile<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>;<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/focustaiwan.tw\/culture\/202606180011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/focustaiwan.tw\/culture\/202606180011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Focus Taiwan, &#8220;Record 4 Taiwanese universities make QS top 200&#8221;<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_in_Taiwan_After_Your_Scholarship_What_Indian_Graduates_Should_Know\"><\/span><strong>Working in Taiwan After Your Scholarship: What Indian Graduates Should Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign graduates need a work permit under Taiwan&#8217;s Employment Service Act; most require employer sponsorship, reviewed on a points basis by the<a href=\"https:\/\/ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw\/en\/cp.aspx?n=ED8A185F8C0EAFC5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw\/en\/cp.aspx?n=ED8A185F8C0EAFC5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates who qualify as &#8220;foreign special professionals&#8221; can instead apply for the<a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taiwan Employment Gold Card<\/a>, a combined work permit, resident visa, and Alien Resident Certificate that doesn&#8217;t require employer sponsorship first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent residency (APRC) eligibility timelines differ by degree: Taiwanese PhD graduates qualify after 1 year of residence and Master&#8217;s graduates after 2 years, per the<a href=\"https:\/\/foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw\/en\/Content_List.aspx?n=AC68F9FBABA3F294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw\/en\/Content_List.aspx?n=AC68F9FBABA3F294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Development Council&#8217;s Employment Gold Card FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The MOE Taiwan Scholarship application window is fixed at February 1 to March 31, 2026, and your university application must run in parallel, not after, since Indian results are declared later in the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert your CGPA to GPA before you apply. A 6.0 CGPA is the practical floor MOE checks against, and it converts to a 2.4 on their 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every document goes to TECC in New Delhi, not to Taiwan directly, and provisional certificate holders need to start the state government\u2013MEA\u2013TECC attestation chain immediately, since it is the most common cause of delay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Asia-Pacific counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Taiwan scholarship and visa applications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about the MOE Taiwan scholarship for Indian students?<\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_MOE_Taiwan_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About MOE Taiwan Scholarship for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838141346\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the MOE Taiwan Scholarship application deadline for 2026?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The application portal opens on February 1, 2026, and closes on March 31, 2026. This deadline applies strictly to the online submission; there is no late-application provision stated in the official TECC India guide, so Indian applicants should complete their university application well before this date to have proof ready.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838152664\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much stipend does the Taiwan scholarship for Indian students provide?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Undergraduate recipients get NT$15,000 (\u20b944,100) a month, while master&#8217;s and PhD recipients get NT$20,000 (\u20b958,800) a month. This is separate from the tuition coverage of up to NT$40,000 per semester, and the stipend begins the month you start attending your Taiwanese university, not from the date of selection.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838160991\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What CGPA is required for the Taiwan Scholarship?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>MOE and TECC India expect a CGPA of at least 6.0 out of 10, which converts to 2.4 on the 4.0 GPA scale MOE uses internally. A CGPA at or slightly above this floor is treated as the minimum threshold, not a guarantee of selection, since the process also weighs your language proficiency and interview performance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838170784\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I apply for the Taiwan Scholarship without a confirmed university admission letter?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can apply with proof that you&#8217;ve submitted a university application, including your application form and fee remittance receipt, since Indian academic results are often declared after the March 31 scholarship deadline. However, you must submit your actual admission letter to TECC by June 30, 2026, or provide a written explanation for the delay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838176983\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS mandatory for the Taiwan Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p> IELTS is mandatory only if your target program is on the official English-taught list and you don&#8217;t have an alternative TOEFL score or qualifying transcript. If your program is not on that list, you instead need a TOCFL Level 3 or higher Chinese proficiency certificate, unless your university confirms the program is 100% English-taught.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838194706\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the difference between the MOE Scholarship and TaiwanICDF Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The MOE Taiwan Scholarship covers bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, and PhD programs across any field with a semester-wise tuition cap, while the TaiwanICDF is restricted to select development-focused fields like ICT, agriculture, and public health but bundles in airfare, housing, and insurance that the MOE does not cover.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838210320\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Where do Indian students submit their Taiwan Scholarship application?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All documents go to the Education Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in New Delhi, not to any office in Taiwan directly. TECC in India reviews applications, conducts interviews, and communicates results only through its own website, so applicants should not expect an individual notification email or call.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838222886\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What happens if I miss the Taiwan Scholarship submission deadline?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Missing the March 31 deadline means your application will not be accepted for that cycle, and the official guide does not describe any exception process. The practical step is to use the following months to raise your CGPA, retake IELTS or TOEFL if needed, and prepare documents early for the next annual application window.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1785838233610\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How many years can I hold the Taiwan Scholarship?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The maximum duration is four years for undergraduate programs, two years for master&#8217;s programs, and four years for doctoral programs, with a combined lifetime cap of five years across any number of Taiwan Scholarships held. Recipients who exceed their program&#8217;s standard duration without graduating are not entitled to extended stipend payments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read MOE Taiwan Scholarship covers NT$40,000 (\u20b91,17,600) tuition per semester. Application window runs February 1 to March 31, 2026 only. Undergraduates receive NT$15,000 (\u20b944,100) monthly living stipend. Postgraduates receive NT$20,000 (\u20b958,800) monthly living stipend. Minimum CGPA of 6.0 converts to 2.4 GPA on MOE&#8217;s 4.0 scale. 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