In accordance with the “Guidelines for the Ministry of Education Subsidy Program for the Promotion of the Mandarin Education Industry,” the program is divided into two categories: “Mandarin Teacher Training Tours in Taiwan” and “Mandarin Study Tours for Foreign Students in Taiwan.”

Mandarin Teacher Training Tours in Taiwan Eligibility：Each tour should consist of 15 to 20 members, with a two-week training program in Taiwan. Priority will be given to Mandarin teachers who play a key role in promoting Mandarin education in their home countries and have not received similar subsidies from the Ministry in the past three years. Subsidy Coverage：A daily subsidy of NT$2,000 per person will be provided during the training in Taiwan, for up to two weeks. Airfare and insurance are not covered. Subsidy Recipients：Universities/colleges in Taiwan or nonprofit educational organizations approved by the Ministry of Education to conduct the training program. Mandarin Study Tours for Foreign Students in Taiwan Short-Term Study Tours Eligibility：Students enrolled in formal educational institutions abroad at all levels, along with one to two accompanying instructors. Implementation：Organized by Taiwan’s overseas missions. Each tour should consist of at least 15 participants (including accompanying instructors) and undertake study at Mandarin language centers of universities/colleges in Taiwan. The program should include at least 15 hours of Mandarin classes per week (five days a week, excluding cultural excursions). Subsidy Amount：NT$6,000 per person per week, generally for a period of 2 to 4 weeks. Grant Distribution：The subsidy will be disbursed by the hosting university/college in Taiwan to each participant according to their actual length of study. Semester Programs Eligibility：Degree students currently enrolled in accredited foreign universities. Implementation：Organized through cooperation between Taiwan’s overseas missions and foreign universities that have established Mandarin study-abroad programs. Eligible degree students are recommended to come to Taiwan for study. Subsidy Amount：NT$40,000 per person per semester, for a maximum of two semesters. Grant Distribution：The subsidy will be disbursed by the hosting university/college in Taiwan to each participant according to their actual length of study.