Scholarships and Programs
Scholarships and Programs to Study Chinese in Taiwan
- Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent Program (BEST)
Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent Program (BEST)
For more information & To apply: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/asianstudies/undergraduate-programs/scholarships.html
(Please SCROLL DOWN to the 2nd program, sponsored by special)
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Daniel Ach, Assistant Director of Education Abroad - ach.dan@austin.utexas.edu
OR
The BEST scholarship UT Austin Field Coordinator
Prof. Yichun Lin (yichunlin@austin.utexas.edu)
- Taiwan Ministry of Education Fellowships
These fellowship opportunities are administered by the Education Division, TECO in Houston. Click here for more information.
- The National Taiwan University Exchange Program
Direct exchange program for UT students planning to study at NTU through Texas Global’s Education Abroad initiative. In additional to Mandarin language courses, students are able to take courses in a variety of areas of study. These courses may be taught in English or Mandarin. Please reach out to the Program Coordinator listed on the program page linked above with questions.
- National Taiwan Normal University Exchange
National Taiwan Normal University Exchange
Tentatively available in 2024, this is an exchange program for UT students planning to study at NTNU through Texas Global’s Education Abroad initiative. NTNU is a leading research institute in such disciplines as Education, Linguistics, Fine Arts, Music and Sports in Taiwan. Please reach out to Education Abroad with questions.
- CET Taiwan
CET Taiwan
Open to absolute beginners through advanced Chinese learners, the CET Taiwan program is ideal for UT students seeking to improve their Chinese language skills while gaining professional experience. Students take language courses at CLD, a Chinese language program housed at National Taiwan University, Taiwan's highest-ranking university. Students can also take elective courses and complete a part-time internship in Chinese and English-speaking environments; placements are available in a wide variety of sectors, local organizations, and companies.
Scholarships and Programs to Study Chinese in Taiwan
Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent Program (BEST)
As recently established cooperation program on Mandarin learning and teaching with National Taiwan University (NTU) offers new scholarship opportunities for UT students. The BEST program provides students with a monthly scholarship while they pursue intensive Chinese language studies at National Taiwan University (NTU). They may choose to study at either the International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) or the Chinese Language Division (CLD), both of which belong to NTU. The deadline to apply for BEST for the summer term is 2/20/2023.
Detailed application guidelines for UT students can be found here.
Contact Person at UT: Prof. Yichun Lin (yichunlin@austin.utexas.edu)
Taiwan Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
This scholarship program provided by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education supports language studies and the pursuit of degree programs in Taiwan. The application period for 2023 is 2/1- 3/31. Candidates have to apply directly to TECO in Houston through the link they provided in the guideline.
Chinese Language Centers in Taiwan
The National Taiwan University Exchange Program
Direct exchange program for UT students planning to study at NTU through Texas Global’s Education Abroad initiative. In additional to Mandarin language courses, students are able to take courses in a variety of areas of study. These courses may be taught in English or Mandarin. Please reach out to the Program Coordinator listed on the program page linked above with questions.
National Taiwan Normal University Exchange
Tentatively available in 2024, this is an exchange program for UT students planning to study at NTNU through Texas Global’s Education Abroad initiative. NTNU is a leading research institute in such disciplines as Education, Linguistics, Fine Arts, Music and Sports in Taiwan. Please reach out to Education Abroad with questions.
CET Taiwan
Open to absolute beginners through advanced Chinese learners, the CET Taiwan program is ideal for UT students seeking to improve their Chinese language skills while gaining professional experience. Students take language courses at CLD, a Chinese language program housed at National Taiwan University, Taiwan's highest-ranking university. Students can also take elective courses and complete a part-time internship in Chinese and English-speaking environments; placements are available in a wide variety of sectors, local organizations, and companies.
