Applications are being received for the Taiwan Government Africa Elite Scholarship Program. The scholarship program has been created by the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) and 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 through study and research at partner Taiwanese universities.
Program Details
- Host Institution: Partner institutions in Taiwan. Please find full list below.
- Eligible Program: Not specified.
- Number of Awards: About 20.
- Duration: Normal duration of candidate’s program.
- Target group: Open to Africans.
Taiwan Government Africa Elite Scholarship Benefits
This Asia scholarship offers a monthly allowance of NT$25,000, which covers tuition and miscellaneous expenses (such as insurance, Internet fee, dorm accommodation). All other expenses not indicated 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.
List of participating universities
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.
Taiwan Government Africa Elite Scholarship Eligibility
To apply to this university scholarship, applicants must be employed as lecturers in public or private universities or colleges in African countries. You are not eligible to apply if you are someone who:
- is a Taiwanese national or an overseas Taiwanese student;
- 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;
- has already studied in Taiwan for a degree at the same level as the one in which they intend to enroll;
- has held an Africa Elite Scholarship Programme Scholarship for over three years;
- has received any other scholarship or subsidy from any educational institution in Taiwan.
Similar opportunities
- ASRIC and UEMF Scholarships for PhD Students;
- SBW Berlin Scholarships for International Students;
- Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships (Master, PhD, Research).
How to Apply for the Taiwan Government Africa Elite Scholarship
Those who are interested in this scholarship should contact universities directly for information on study programmes and application process. Application forms are available from the university’s website. Please contact them for more details. You need to apply to the institution of choice before applying for a scholarship.
The application deadline is . For more details on the Taiwan Government Africa Elite Scholarship Program, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.