To encourage international students and individuals to undertake Mandarin study in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan) established in 2005, the program “Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship.”  Awards are available for 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or a year.  While providing study opportunities for Mandarin language and Taiwan’s culture at university- or college-affiliated Mandarin training centers, this program also aims to: 

a. Contribute to a better command of the Mandarin language, and hence a greater understanding and appreciation of Taiwan’s culture.

b. Promote friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world.

c. Explore opportunities to increase exchange with international education institutions.