TAIWAN Africa Elite Scholarship Programme 2023 for African Academics

What you Need to know about TAIWAN Africa Elite Scholarship Programme

Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) is offering twenty scholarships to African lecturers (doctoral studies are prioritized) who are interested in pursuing master’s or doctoral studies in Taiwan beginning in September 2022.

The Taiwan MOE has established this scholarship programme in order to help Africa cultivate high-level professionals and to raise the scope of academic exchange.

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Eligible Fields of Study

Various fields of study are on offer.

Visit participating Taiwanese universities’ websites for English-taught study programmes.

The scholarships are offered at the following participating universities that offer English-taught programmes.

Candidates must apply directly to the institution of choice before applying for a scholarship.

Type of Scholarship

Master’s, PhD

Eligibility Criteria for TAIWAN Africa Elite Scholarship Programme

Must be employed as lecturers in public or private universities or colleges in African countries.

The following are not eligible to apply:

• A Taiwanese national or an overseas Taiwanese student;
• A person who already has and is continuing to maintain student status at any university or tertiary college in Taiwan or a person who used to study in Taiwan as an exchange student or double major. This restriction does not apply to a student who will complete a degree and graduate that year. They may apply for a Taiwan Scholarship to pursue a higher degree;
• A person who has already studied in Taiwan for a degree at the same level as the one in which they intend to enrol;
• A person who has held an Africa Elite Scholarship Programme Scholarship for over three years;
• A person who has received any other scholarship or subsidy from any educational institution in Taiwan.

Eligible Countries

All African countries

Award Issuing Country

Taiwan

Scholarships to be Given

20

The benefits of the TAIWAN Africa Elite Scholarship Programme

–   The scholarship offers a monthly allowance of NT$25,000 (R13, 247.09), which covers tuition and miscellaneous expenses (such as insurance, Internet fee, dorm accommodation)

Please note: all other expenses not indicated above are NOT provided by this scholarship and successful scholarship applicants will have to make provision for these costs. It is recommended that scholarship recipients budget between 680 EUR and 880 EUR per month for living in Taiwan.

How to Apply for TAIWAN Africa Elite Scholarship Programme

Students must apply directly to Taiwan Universities. Application forms are available from the universities’ websites. 

Application Closing Date

Not available.