The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Republic of China (Taiwan) provides the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) for foreign Mandarin/Chinese learners including beginners to study at any accredited Mandarin center in a university or college in Taiwan.

Applicants must be Swiss or Liechtenstein citizens, be above the age of 18, possess a high school diploma or above, excellent academic performance.

Candidates with one of the following qualifications may NOT apply:
1. Is an overseas Chinese student or a national of the R.O.C.
2. Is currently registered as a student at a Mandarin Language Center or has sought a degree from a university or college in Taiwan.
3. Has already received a HES or a Taiwan Scholarship, in the past.
4. Is an exchange student to Taiwan, during the scholarship period.
5. Is currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or another educational institution.