Taiwan Scholarship Required Documents 2027

MOE Taiwan Scholarship — Standard Document List

1. 1
   Completed Application Form

   Each representative office designs its own Taiwan Scholarship application form for the current year — get it from your office (MOE also publishes a standard form). Fill it completely — blank sections cause delays, and incomplete applications are not processed. Use English or Chinese as directed by your TECO.

2. 2
   Passport Copy

   Clear copy of the biographical data page, or other proof of nationality. Must be valid. Some TECOs require that the passport remains valid for at least one year from the date of application. Check expiry dates early — renewing a passport takes time.

3. 3
   Official Academic Transcripts

   Transcripts from all institutions attended, with a notarized English or Chinese translation if the originals are in another language. "Official" means issued by the institution and sealed or stamped — not a student portal printout. If you are currently enrolled, provide transcripts up to the most recent semester available.

4. 4
   Graduation Certificate or Diploma

   Proof of your highest completed degree. If you are still studying and will graduate before September, a letter from your institution confirming your expected graduation date is typically accepted. The actual diploma is required before scholarship activation. Notarized translations required if not in English or Chinese.

5. 5
   Proof You Have Applied to a Taiwan University

   Required by the MOE directions (the February 2026 amendment specifies the coming academic year): evidence that you have already applied for admission for that year — for example, the application fee receipt, a copy of the application form, or an acknowledgment email from the university.

6. 6
   Study Plan (personal statement)

   Not listed in the MOE directions themselves, but most offices ask for one, often as part of their application form. Follow your office’s length limit; 500–1,000 words is a common range. Cover: your academic background, what you intend to study in Taiwan and why, why Taiwan specifically, which institution(s) you are applying to, and your plans after graduation. Generic study plans that could apply to any country or scholarship consistently score poorly. Write specifically about Taiwan.

7. 7
   Two Recommendation Letters

   From a school principal, university or college president, professor or tutor who can speak to your academic ability. On institutional letterhead, signed and dated. Letters must address you specifically — form letters add little value. Each letter must be in an envelope sealed by the writer, who signs across the outside.

8. 8
   Language Certificate

   TOCFL Level 3 (Band B) or above for programs not fully taught in English. Where your office runs TOCFL testing, this is a hard requirement — and no other Chinese test is accepted. For fully English-taught programs, the office may ask for TOEFL scores, another recognised English certificate or proof of an English-taught degree (not needed if English is an official language of your country). See the TOCFL guide.

9. 9
   Physical Examination Report

   Many offices require a health certificate on the official form (MOE's "Form B" list of required checks), completed by a licensed physician. Check your office’s guidelines for how recent the examination must be. A general medical certificate from your doctor is not a substitute. This is one of the most frequently missing or incorrect documents.

10. 10
    Two Recent Passport-Size Photos

    Typically 2x2 inches or 35mm x 45mm. White background, taken within the past 6 months. Attach to the application form as directed.

11. 11
    Proof of Current Status (if applicable)

    If you are currently enrolled at a university and applying to continue at a higher level, provide proof of enrollment and expected graduation date. If employed, some TECOs request a no-objection letter from your employer confirming you are released to study.

Translation Requirements

All documents that are not originally in English or Chinese must be translated. The translation must be:

• Into English or Chinese, as the MOE directions require (Traditional Chinese is the safer choice, since Taiwan uses it)
• Notarized, as the MOE directions require — Google Translate printouts, even accurate ones, are not acceptable
• Submitted together with the original document, not as a standalone replacement

ICDF Scholarship — Additional or Different Requirements

The TaiwanICDF application is submitted online, with the partner university's own program application on top. Key differences:

• No MOE-style health certificate is listed in the TaiwanICDF guidebook’s application steps, but your embassy, office or university may ask for one
• The TaiwanICDF online application form replaces the MOE form, and you can apply to only one program
• TaiwanICDF itself does not require an English test or recommendation letters — but your chosen program may require both, so check its admission requirements
• Partner programs often ask for a statement of purpose; since the scholarship is tied to international cooperation and development, link your goals to your country’s development needs
• You submit the university's admission documents to the partner university directly, before its admission deadline; your ROC embassy or office decides whether it needs hard or soft copies of anything
• Your highest diploma must be available by 31 July of the intake year

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