MOE to reform study program to attract top talentKEY INDUSTRIES: If the reform proves successful, it would bolster Taiwan’s pivotal role in the technology landscape, National Chi Nan University president Wu Tung-hsing saidBy Rachel Lin / Staff reporterThe Ministry of Education (MOE) yesterday said that it would pilot a major reform of the government-funded overseas study program for the “five key trusted industries” by loosening regulations and boosting scholarships by about NT$1 million (US$31,668) to attract top technology talent. The ministry’s plan for the pilot program would adopt a selection method utilizing a 60 percent document review and 40 percent interview weighting. The engineering group includes six disciplines: materials technology, advanced manufacturing technology, energy engineering, maritime engineering, aerospace engineering, and aircraft positioning and guidance, with a total of 21 positions. The government financial support to accepted applicants would be increased from the three-year funding cap of US$90,000 to US$120,000, a 33 percent increase, bringing the level in line with other international competitors to retain and attract top-tier tech talent, Lin added. If the reform proves successful, it would help establish a steady supply chain for high-level technical talent and strengthen Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global technology landscape, he said.

Source: Taipei Times January 24, 2026 16:02 UTC