Taiwan Corporate Scholarships from Chung-Shan, MediaTek, Delta Electronics, and More

Published on May 14, 2026

Every year, college graduates ask me: "Teacher, Taiwan's MOE publicly funded study-abroad program is too difficult. Are there any Taiwanese private companies that offer study-abroad scholarships?"

My answer is always: "Yes. More than 10 major Taiwanese companies offer study-abroad scholarships: MediaTek, Delta Electronics, Chung-Shan Academic Foundation, Acer, Innolux, Formosa Plastics, CPC, TSMC in some cases, and more. Most awards are around NTD 1-3 million per year, but 2-3 years of return service in Taiwan is usually mandatory."

Students get excited: "Are these scholarships SAT-style?"

The answer is: Taiwanese corporate scholarships vary widely in their standards. In this article, I use 15 years of hands-on consulting experience to break down the major 10+ corporate scholarship options for you.

1. Overview of Taiwanese Corporate Scholarships

Company / Organization	Main Target Applicants	Amount / Year	Return Service
MediaTek	STEM master's / PhD students	NTD 2-3 million	5 years
Delta Electronics	STEM master's / PhD students	NTD 2-3 million	4-5 years
Chung-Shan Academic and Cultural Foundation	Master's / PhD students in all fields	NTD 1.5-2.5 million	Not required
Acer	STEM master's students	NTD 1-2 million	3 years
Formosa Plastics	STEM master's / PhD students	NTD 1.5-2.5 million	4 years
CPC	STEM / energy fields	NTD 2 million	5 years
Wang Min-Ning	Master's / PhD students in all fields	NTD 1-2 million	Not required
Executive Yuan / Ministry of Education	Same as MOE publicly funded study abroad	Full funding	2-3 years
Innolux	STEM master's students	NTD 1-1.5 million	3 years

2. MediaTek Scholarship

2.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Electrical engineering / electronics / CS master's and PhD students
Amount	NTD 2-3 million / year (full coverage)
Countries	Top 30 universities in the United States / Europe
Duration	2 years for master's / 4 years for PhD
Return service	5 years working at MediaTek
Competitiveness	Top 1% of university students in Taiwan, usually 1-2 students per school

2.2 Application

Apply in junior or senior year
Apply through the MediaTek HR portal
Includes a panel interview and technical interview

3. Delta Electronics Scholarship

3.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Electrical engineering / mechanical engineering / energy / environmental master's and PhD students
Amount	NTD 2-3 million / year
Countries	Top 50 universities in the United States / Europe
Duration	2 years for master's / 4 years for PhD
Return service	4-5 years working at Delta Electronics
Competitiveness	Top 1% in each field

3.2 Special Note

Delta Electronics has a strong preference for "energy / sustainability" fields. Applicants are better positioned if they have a relevant research background.

4. Chung-Shan Academic and Cultural Foundation Scholarship

4.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Master's and PhD students in all fields
Amount	NTD 1.5-2.5 million / year
Countries	Any
Duration	2 years for master's / 4 years for PhD
Return service	Not mandatory (but encouraged)
Competitiveness	Moderate

4.2 Special Note

The Chung-Shan Scholarship does not require a mandatory return to Taiwan. It is one of the most flexible options among Taiwanese corporate scholarships.

5. Acer Scholarship

5.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	CS / IT / business and management master's students
Amount	NTD 1-2 million / year
Countries	United States / United Kingdom / Europe
Duration	1-2 years
Return service	3 years
Competitiveness	Moderate

6. Formosa Plastics Scholarship

6.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Chemical engineering / materials / mechanical engineering master's and PhD students
Amount	NTD 1.5-2.5 million / year
Countries	Any
Duration	2 years for master's / 4 years for PhD
Return service	4 years
Competitiveness	Moderate

7. CPC Scholarship

7.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Petroleum / chemical engineering / energy / environmental master's and PhD students
Amount	NTD 2 million / year
Countries	Any
Duration	2 years for master's / 4 years for PhD
Return service	5 years working at CPC
Competitiveness	Moderate (field-specific)

8. Wang Min-Ning Scholarship Foundation

8.1 Details

Item	Details
Target applicants	Master's and PhD students in all fields
Amount	NTD 1-2 million / year
Countries	Any
Duration	2-4 years
Return service	Not mandatory
Competitiveness	Moderate

8.2 Special Note

The Wang Min-Ning Scholarship is similar to the Chung-Shan Scholarship: it offers a high degree of flexibility.

9. Innolux, TSMC, and Others

9.1 Innolux

Target applicants: optoelectronics / display technology / IT master's students
Amount: NTD 1-1.5 million / year
Return service: 3 years

9.2 TSMC Scholarship

TSMC currently mainly offers:

Undergraduate scholarships (tuition subsidies)
Master's programs for working professionals
PhD scholarships (in collaboration with universities)

Scholarships directly funding master's or PhD study in the United States are less common.

9.3 Other Companies and Organizations

Company / Organization	Scholarship
Fubon Financial Holding	Business / finance master's and PhD students
Cathay Financial Holding	Same as above
E.SUN Financial Holding	Same as above
National Academy of Civil Service	Civil service-related programs
National Defense University	Military-related programs

10. The "Double-Edged Sword" of Taiwanese Corporate Scholarships

10.1 Advantages

Advantage	Details
Large funding amount	NTD 1-3 million / year covers most study-abroad costs
Employment arranged in advance	A job immediately after graduation plus a high salary
Degree prestige	Master's or PhD programs at Top 30 U.S. universities
Lower family risk	No need for parental guarantees

10.2 Disadvantages

Disadvantage	Details
3-5 years of return service	Mandatory
Penalty for leaving early	Breach of contract = repayment of scholarship + compensation
Limited fields	You must work in that company's field
Salary is effectively pre-priced	Starting salary is roughly NTD 1-1.3 million
Limited flexibility	Changing jobs = breach of contract

11. Who Should Apply for Taiwanese Corporate Scholarships?

11.1 Good Fit

Students who clearly want to return to Taiwan and work at a major corporation
Strong students with limited family budgets
Students with a STEM background and interest in that company's field
Students who want "guaranteed employment + a high salary"

11.2 Not a Good Fit

Students who want to work overseas after graduation
Students who are not sure they want to enter industry, such as those considering a postdoc and academic career
Students who are not interested in that company or field
Students who want to start a business or work independently

12. Conclusion: Taiwanese Corporate Scholarships Are a "Two-Way Commitment"

Over the past 15 years, I have seen too many students win the MediaTek Scholarship and later regret that "I cannot leave my job for 5 years." This is a real limitation.

My final reminder to Dr. G. students:

Taiwanese corporate scholarship = a two-way trade of "fully funded study abroad + a 5-year contract":1. STEM + want to join a major corporation -> MediaTek / Delta Electronics / Formosa Plastics / CPC2. All fields + high flexibility -> Chung-Shan / Wang Min-Ning3. CS / IT + want to enter the tech industry -> Acer / Innolux >Apply for both MOE publicly funded study abroad and corporate scholarships to spread your risk

ROI calculation for Taiwanese corporate scholarships: NTD 10 million in scholarship funding over 5 years + NTD 1 million starting salary vs self-funding + flexibility. It depends on how you rank your values.

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