Vietnam leads in Taiwan scholarship recipients in 2026

The Taiwan Ministry of Education scholarships cover undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, supporting up to four years for bachelor’s and doctoral studies and two years for master’s.

Each scholarship provides tuition and miscellaneous fees up to NT$40,000 (US$1,260) per semester, along with monthly living stipends ranging from NT$15,000 (US$470) NT$20,000 ($630), depending on the level of study.

Vietnam’s allocation is divided regionally, with 41 scholarships for applicants from Da Nang southward, and 35 for those from Hue northward.

Applications are open until the end of March.

In addition, Taiwan’s Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) program offers 36 awards to Vietnamese students for Chinese language study.

Combined, Vietnamese applicants have access to 112 scholarships in 2026.

HES recipients receive NT$28,000 (US$880) per month for three to twelve months while studying at university-affiliated language centers.

According to Taiwan’s 2025 education statistics, Vietnam is already the largest source of international students in Taiwan, with 52,974 enrolled, accounting for approximately 45 percent of the total international students.

This figure is nearly triple that of Indonesia, the second-largest group.

Wei-Chih Lin, education counselor of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City, said Vietnamese students are highly regarded for their academic ability, motivation, and cultural adaptability.

Shared similarities in cuisine and climate also make integration easier.

Taiwan’s advanced technology ecosystem, particularly in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, is another major draw.

Increasingly, Vietnamese students are seeking opportunities to study and research in these fields, strengthening educational and economic ties between the two sides.