How do I get into the scholarships available in Taiwan and other countries I am interested in for a Master's?
To win a Masters scholarship in Taiwan or globally, treat admissions and scholarship applications as separate tracks, target schemes like the MOE Taiwan Scholarship, TaiwanICDF, Fulbright, or Chevening, and submit strong transcripts, an SOP, recommendation letters, and language scores 6 to 11 months before your term starts.
Getting into a Masters scholarship, whether in Taiwan or another country you are considering, comes down to running two applications in parallel rather than treating funding as an afterthought. Most scholarships, including Taiwan's major schemes, require you to secure university admission separately from your scholarship submission, so start both tracks at the same time.
Key Scholarships To Target
| Scholarship | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| MOE Taiwan Scholarship | Tuition waiver plus a living stipend of around NTD 20,000 monthly, for up to 2 years |
| TaiwanICDF | Airfare, housing, tuition, insurance, and a monthly stipend for students in agriculture, tech, or public health |
| University merit waivers | Automatic tuition waivers or stipends at top schools like National Taiwan University |
| Global schemes | Fulbright, Chevening, Erasmus Mundus, or Australia Awards depending on your target country |
How To Structure Your Application
- Secure university admission and submit your scholarship application as two entirely separate steps, since they run on different administrative tracks.
- Keep a strong academic transcript ready, ideally a GPA equivalent of 3.5 or higher, along with a tailored SOP and 2 to 3 recommendation letters.
- Map your deadlines carefully, since major scholarships close 6 to 11 months before the term begins, often between February and April for a Fall start.
My Advice
Build one master folder today holding your transcripts, SOP draft, recommendation letter requests, and language test scores, then reuse and tailor it across every scholarship and university application you submit. Apply to your university admission first if a scheme requires it, since missing that prerequisite can disqualify an otherwise strong scholarship application.
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