Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education continue their partnership to attract and educate highly talented students to pursue their PhD.
Now Accepting Applications
Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship
Applications open on November 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST. The deadline to apply is December 7, 2022 at 10:00 PM CST. Students can learn more about the scholarship and apply on the Taiwan Ministry of Education website.
Since 2012, the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) and Washington University have jointly supported more than 50 PhD students in the Taiwan MOE-WashU Scholarship in a range of programs such as biomedical sciences, engineering and applied sciences, and various social sciences. After graduation, the students have gone on to positions in academia, industry and government across the world.
One of the keys to the success of this partnership is the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. This unique program was launched by Washington University in 2005 to support top international graduate students and to facilitate collaborations with international universities. Over its more than 15 year history, the McDonnell Academy has enrolled 28 students from Taiwan as McDonnell Scholars, and 22 of these students were also MOE fellows. The McDonnell Academy provides leadership training and a strong network of Scholars and institutions from across the globe including National Taiwan University and National Yan Ming Chiao Tung University Washington University faculty with deep ties to Taiwan serving as ‘Ambassadors’ to help advance this mission, such as Prof. Tuan-Hua David Ho and Prof. Jr-Shin Li.
Washington University is very proud of this partnership and what it has achieved. The program has been a great success for everyone involved – most of all the students. It has created the opportunity for many students to pursue their education and ultimately make important contributions to society.”
Laura Benoist
Director, McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU
Meet our Taiwan MOE-WashU Fellows
Taiwan Ministry of Education-Washington University Fellows are part of an elite cohort of scholars from across disciplines. Fellows receive tuition, a monthly living stipend, and an annual travel allowance through joint funding from Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education.