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

2. MediaTek Scholarship

2.1 Details

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

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

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

6. Formosa Plastics Scholarship

6.1 Details

7. CPC Scholarship

7.1 Details

8. Wang Min-Ning Scholarship Foundation

8.1 Details

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

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

10.1 Advantages

10.2 Disadvantages

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.

Further Reading:

• How to Prepare for the MOE Publicly Funded Study-Abroad Exam
• The Value of Fulbright for Graduate School Applicants
• TA / RA Opportunities for Master's and PhD Students
• University Internal Scholarships, such as Stanford Knight-Hennessy
• Erasmus Mundus Full Scholarships for European Master's Programs