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NSTC Taiwan Scholarships 

This scholarship has been made possible with the support of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan, for the purpose of promoting and furthering scholarship, research and teaching in Taiwan Studies, a subject area for which SOAS is already a world leader. 

Scholars will be closely involved with SOAS world-renowned Centre of Taiwan Studies, further enhancing its outputs by being active participants in our research and events programmes.

There are multiple NSTC Scholarships available for 2026/27 providing £10,000 towards tuition for Home fee students and £20,000 for Overseas fee students. For students studying part-time, the amount will be split across two or more academic years.

 

Deadline: June 17, 2026

Eligible Programmes

  1. Full-time or part-time (2 years) MA Taiwan Studies beginning in 2026/27.

  2. Any full-time or part-time research degree programme with a focus on Taiwan Studies beginning in 2026/27.

Candidate Criteria

  1. Be a new admission, starting in September 2026.

  2. Have a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent (postgraduate taught applicants).

  3. Have a minimum Merit ranked masters degree from a UK university of equivalent (postgraduate research applicants).

  4. Hold an unconditional offer for their programme by the time the scholarship panel meet.

  5. Please note that this scholarship does not cover funding or allow for pre-sessional programmes.

Notification of Results

The scholarship shortlisting and awarding period is expected to be completed by mid-July at the earliest. Successful candidates will be contacted first, and once all awards have been allocated, unsuccessful candidates will be notified.

 

For full application information, please visit the website: SOAS University of London - NSTC Taiwan Scholarships

 

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