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Taiwan Huayu BEST Scholarship

Qualification

Eligibility

  1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and be currently enrolled students at Université Gustave Eiffel in France.

Ineligible Applicants

  1. Those with overseas Chinese status or Republic of China (Taiwan) nationality, including individuals from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  2. Those who are exchange students admitted to universities in Taiwan through academic cooperation agreements signed between Taiwanese institutions and foreign schools during their stay in Taiwan.
  3. Those who are simultaneously receiving scholarships or grants provided by the Taiwanese government or educational institutions.
  4. Those who have previously had their Huayu Enrichment Scholarship revoked by the Ministry of Education.

Application Process

1

Seek Teacher Recommendation

Seek recommendation from at least one teacher at Gustave Eiffel University in France.

2

Submit Application Documents

After obtaining the teacher's recommendation, submit the required application documents:

  1. Taiwan Huayu BEST Scholarship Application Form (see attachment)
  2. A copy of your passport
  3. Two 2-inch photos
  4. A certificate of enrollment in French or English
  5. A motivation letter in French or English (please explain your motivation and plan for studying Chinese in Taiwan, with a limit of 800 words)
  6. At least one recommendation letter in French or English (no specific format required, but please include the name of the recommending teacher, as well as the class and name of the recommended student)
  7. A copy of financial proof issued within the past three months. Applicants must have at least €850 (approximately TWD 28,000).

Submission: Please merge the above documents into one PDF file and email it to wzx880622@mail.ntue.edu.tw .

Email subject: "Application for Taiwan Huayu BEST Scholarship - Your Name"

3

Interview

Qualified applicants will be notified for an interview.

4

Scholarship Recipient Announcement

The center will announce the list of scholarship recipients to let the recipients start applying for the visa.

Visa Regulation Instructions

  1. French nationals do not need to apply for a stay visa for stays of less than 90 days.
  2. If you are unsure whether a stay visa is required, please check this website .
  3. If you are not from a visa-exempt country, please contact the Taipei Representative Office in France to apply for a stay visa.
    1. Visa Application Form: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw
    2. Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity from the date of entry.
    3. Two Passport Photos: Taken within the last six months.
    4. Admission Certificate from the Chinese Language Center: Provided by the school.
    5. Motivation Letter: A detailed explanation of your reasons and plans for studying Chinese in Taiwan.
    6. Proof of Financial Support.
    7. Proof of Flight Reservation: A one-way or round-trip ticket.
    8. Visa Fee: Regular processing: €47; expedited processing: €71.
Please refer to the regulations of the Taipei Representative Office in France for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Click here for reference .

Costs

Fully Covered

Subsidies

  • Tuition fees and material costs for 66 hours of Chinese language courses
  • Fees for 20 hours of Chinese culture courses
  • Accommodation expenses in Taiwan
  • Group Accident & Health Insurance
Self-Paid

Expenses

  • Living expenses in Taiwan
  • Round-trip airfare to and from Taiwan
  • TOCFL Test fee (around TWD 2,000)

Obligations

1
Participants are required to attend all the Chinese language and culture courses arranged by National Taipei University of Education.
2
Recipients must visit a school or a community once a week, assisting in promoting French language education or fostering Taiwan-France cultural exchange.
3
Scholarship recipients are required to take the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) once.
4
Before returning to their home country, recipients must provide a brief reflection to share their thoughts and experiences.

Program Schedule

August 2 to September 2, 2026
(32 days)

Application Deadline

February 20, 2026

Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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Important Notice

Foreign students need to have insurance when entering the country. Please make sure that you have medical insurance before enrollment.

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