Be at least 18 years old.
Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at one of our collaborating institutions:
(1) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or University of Illinois Chicago
(2) University of Hawaii
(3) Duke University
(4) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
(5) The University of Auckland
(6) University of Liverpool
(7) Jagiellonian University
NOT hold Republic of China (R.O.C.) citizenship and NOT possess overseas Chinese student status at the time of application.
NOT currently be enrolled at a Mandarin training center in Taiwan, nor have previously been a degree-seeking student at any university or college in Taiwan.
NOT be an exchange student under a collaboration agreement between your university and NTHU.
NOT be currently receiving any other scholarship or financial subsidy from any government agency or educational institution in Taiwan, and have not previously received a Huayu BEST or UAAT Mandarin Program scholarship for more than 9 months.
Starting August 1, 2025, each awarded student will receive a monthly stipend of NT$28,000 (approximately USD950, subject to exchange rate). Scholarship funding begins on the date of the student’s first attendance in the Chinese language course at the Chinese Language Center at NTHU and ends on the date their enrollment is completed. The scholarship may be terminated early if the student fails to meet program requirements.
Note: The total scholarship amount will be prorated based on the actual length of study.
Students awarded the scholarship are required to fulfill ALL of the following responsibilities during the scholarship period:
Students awarded the scholarship are required to fulfill ALL of the following responsibilities during the scholarship period:
Chinese Language Courses
Attend a minimum of 15 hours of Mandarin language classes offered by NTHU each week.
Note:
This does not include cultural visits, speeches, or self-learning activities. Tuition fees for the courses must be paid by the student before scholarship funds are distributed.
Absence policy: If a student is absent from class without an approved leave request for 20% or more of their total course hours in a month, they will be ineligible to receive the scholarship for that month.
Lecture Participation
Attend lectures or seminars arranged by NTHU as part of the scholarship program.
Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) Participation
All awarded students must participate in PBLL projects o arranged by NTHU as part of the scholarship program. These projects integrate cultural and language learning throughout the scholarship period.
Youth English and Second Foreign Language Cultivation Activities
All awarded students are required to dedicate about 3 hours per week during the scholarship period to the following activities:
Native English-speaking students will assist with English courses, clubs, or camps at local public elementary or junior high schools.
Native Polish-speaking students will organize Polish cultural and language workshops for high school students to promote the learning of a second foreign language.
Language Proficiency Test
Take the TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) at awarded students’ own expense before returning to your home country.
Final Report Submission
Submit a brief report summarizing your academic and cultural experience at NTHU before returning to your home country.
Upon arrival, awarded students will need to open a bank account at a local bank for their scholarship to be deposited. After completing the registration process, the scholarship will generally be transferred to that account on a monthly basis. The exact payment date depends on the Accounting Office and Cashier Division of NTHU. Program coordinators will inform students individually as needed.
Awarded students will be responsible for their scholarship once it has been deposited in their Taiwan local bank account. NTHU will not assist with overseas transfers/wiring of scholarships.
If awarded students fail to meet any of the eligibility requirements or decide to drop their course, the scholarship will be suspended immediately. Additionally, the scholarship may be suspended or revoked if students violate any laws of Taiwan or any regulations of NTHU or the Chinese Language Center (CLC) at NTHU.
Awarded students are required to have an insurance plan that covers medical expenses and accidents throughout their stay in Taiwan to help mitigate any financial risks related to healthcare.
Before arriving in Taiwan, awarded students must ensure they have sufficient financial support to cover program fees (including administrative fees, internet fees, etc.) and daily living expenses (such as transportation, housing, and meals). Additionally, students are responsible for meeting all visa requirements necessary for their stay in Taiwan.
If an awarded student is found to be receiving another scholarship simultaneously from Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) or the Taiwan Scholarship program, and this is verified, their scholarship will be revoked. The awarded student must then return all funds awarded during the overlapping period.
Step 1. Check your Eligibility and read the Awardee Guidelines.
Step 2. Applicants should give a heads-up to one of the designated contacts of their home institution to confirm their support for your application (no formal letter required). They may also reach out to best@my.nthu.edu.tw for inquiries.
Step 3. Applicants submit the online application form for each university directly by the listed deadline (all dates are subject to change; program dates may be flexible).
Step 4. NTHU will confirm recommendation from your home institution.
Step 5. NTHU will evaluate applicants' qualifications and interview all eligible candidates.
Step 6. Selected students will receive an admission notification from NTHU and begin the enrollment process.