Africa Elite Scholarship Programme in Taiwan 2026

This is to notify you that the online portal for the student’s special assistance scheme, popularly known as the Scholarship Award Program, is ongoing. Students with financial constraints can grab this opportunity to help and support them throughout their academic stay

This offer is only available for a limited time, so this is to inform all students aspiring for the ongoing Scholarship fund program, to submit their application online, and also read the terms and application conditions via the link below.

The scholarship offers a monthly allowance of NT$25,000 to cover the following expenses:

• Cost of tuition.
• Insurance costs.
• Cost of internet connection.
• Accommodation in a dorm.

Eligibility Criteria

The mentioned eligibility criteria must be fulfilled by the interested applicants to be eligible for the Africa Elite Scholarship Programme.

• The candidate must be working as a lecturer in a private or public university.
• The said university must be located in Africa.

The candidates fulfilling any of the following criteria are not eligible to apply:

• Candidate belonging to Taiwan or a Taiwanese student studying overseas.
• A candidate who is a student at any tertiary college or any university within Taiwan. A candidate who had studied in Taiwan under an exchange programme or double major. The limitations do not apply to students who will be graduating that year; they are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
• A candidate who has studied in Taiwan for the same level of degree in the past as the one they plan on pursuing.
• The holder of an Africa Elite Scholarship programme for more than three years.
• The receiver of any other educational subsidy or scholarship from any Taiwanese institution.

How to apply?

The interested candidates can apply directly to their university of choice through the official university websites given below. The forms will be available online.

The following universities will be participating, and the number of scholarships available in each university

• Tamkang University (1)
• National Taiwan Ocean University (1)
• Yuan Ze University (1)
• National Tsing Hua University (1)
• National Dong Hwa University (1)
• National Taipei University of Technology (1)
• National Yang-Ming Chiao-Tung University (2)
• National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (3)
• Taipei Medical University (1)
• National ChengChih University (1)
• Tunghai University (1)
• National Cheng Kung University (5)
• Kaohsiung Medical University (1)

The above-mentioned participating universities offer programmes taught in English.

Applicants can check more information about the scholarship programme here.

Documents Required

The required documents must be submitted according to the guidelines given by the university of the candidate’s choice.

There should not be any false or missing documents to avoid rejection of the application.

Closing Date

The last date of submission of the application is 31 May 2026. The candidates must complete the application before the deadline or the application will not be considered.

Contact Details

For any information regarding study programmes, candidates can contact the university of choice directly.

For any queries regarding the scholarship, please contact:

Name of contact person: Ms Cissy Chiu
Email at: chiuc@dirco.gov.za

FAQs

What is the Africa Elite Scholarship Programme, and who is eligible?

The Africa Elite Scholarship Programme is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan) (MOE) that aims to support higher-degree (Master’s or PhD) studies in Taiwan for lecturers or researchers from African countries. For example:

Applicants should currently hold a lecturer or equivalent academic position at a public or private higher-education institution in an African country.

Applicants may not be Taiwanese nationals or overseas Chinese students. Applicants should not already hold a degree in Taiwan at the same level as the one they plan to pursue under this scholarship.

The programme is designed for Master’s (2 years) or PhD (3 years) study in Taiwan.

What does the scholarship cover, and how long does it last?

Coverage and duration can vary slightly depending on the institution and year, but generally:

A monthly stipend is provided (e.g., NT$25,000 per month for Master’s up to 2 years; PhD up to 3 years) under some of the recent guidelines.

A tuition waiver or tuition subsidy may also be included (depending on the university).

The maximum duration: typically 2 years for Master’s, 3 years for PhD.

Note: The scholarship is meant for new degree-seeking students; those already enrolled in Taiwan may be ineligible.

How and when do I apply, and what key documents do I need?

To apply for the Africa Elite Scholarship Programme, you should be aware of the following steps and requirements:

First, apply for admission to a Taiwanese university’s Master’s or doctoral programme (in English if required) that accepts scholarship students under this scheme.

After admission (or sometimes concurrent), you will submit the scholarship application (via the university or via Taiwan’s MOE programme) by the designated deadline. For example, documents specify that the university will inform newly admitted students about how to apply.

Key documents typically include: a certificate of employment showing you are a lecturer/researcher, academic transcripts, a study/research plan, a CV, and proof that you meet the eligibility criteria (e.g., not holding a prior same-level degree in Taiwan).

Deadlines vary by university and by academic year — you should check the specific university’s international office and the MOE’s published guidelines for the academic year (e.g., 2026) you wish to apply for.