One Month Left: Seize the Shi Wen-Ling Scholarship Before the Clock Runs Out
- Patrick Ng
- Jul 24
- 1 min read
With the calendar ticking toward September 1, there’s just over 30 days left to submit your application for the Shi Wen-Ling Scholarship, Taiwan’s most flexible launchpad for early-career physicians who dream bigger than a single clinic or ward.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
No strings attached. Accept the award, earn your master’s at Stanford or Duke, and return to Taiwan on your terms—no compulsory service contracts or pre-assigned posts.
Generous backing. Up to NT$5 million covers tuition, fees, living expenses, and flights, freeing you to focus on learning, research, leadership growth, and global networking.
Leadership-first training. Begin with six months of case-based development in Taiwan led by seasoned mentors, then dive into an 18-month U.S. master’s track in health policy, epidemiology & clinical research, or bioethics & science policy. You’ll graduate with a polished project, a worldwide professional network, and the confidence to drive systemic change at home.
Who Should Apply
If you’re a Taiwan-trained physician 35 or younger and planning to start your master’s program in autumn 2026, this is your call to chart a larger course, whether you aim to overhaul cancer drug reimbursement, harness AI for neonatal care, or redefine ethical use of neurotech, or something else altogether that reshapes healthcare.
Time Is Short: Act Now
Draft your essay responses and gather at least two recommendation letters. Submit everything before September 1 and position yourself among the next wave of physician-leaders who will shape accessible, innovative, and sustainable care for all.