Jardine Scholarship
| Company type | Scholarship program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education, Scholarships |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Jardine Matheson |
Area served | Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Taiwan |
| Products | Full funding for study at University of Oxford and University of Cambridge |
The Jardine Scholarship represents a comprehensive funding opportunity provided by Jardines for academic pursuits at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. It is recognized as one of the most distinguished and competitive global scholarships, comparable to the Rhodes Scholarship. Created in 1982 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Jardine Matheson, the scholarship aims to nurture emerging leaders who will make meaningful contributions to communities where Jardines has operations. By the year 2018, a total of 293 Jardine Scholarships had been granted.
Selection and selectivity
This scholarship is available solely at a select group of colleges within the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge, with only rare exceptions. The designated colleges include Exeter College, Oxford, Oriel College, Oxford, The Queen's College, Oxford, Trinity College, Oxford, Trinity College, Cambridge, Magdalene College, Cambridge, Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Downing College, Cambridge.
Applicants must originate from nations where Jardine Matheson has a substantial commercial presence. Eligible countries encompass Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Taiwan.
Application process
Candidates undergo a selection procedure comprising two rounds of interviews alongside two timed essay examinations—one focusing on career goals and another addressing a specified subject. The concluding interview is conducted by the Scholarship Committee, which generally consists of eight or more distinguished members. Past chairpersons have included figures such as Duncan Robinson, Sir Ivor Roberts, and Geoffrey Grimmett.
Selection criteria
The Jardine Foundation assesses candidates according to four principal criteria:
- Character and personal qualities with an emphasis on exemplary leadership and camaraderie;
- Accomplishments beyond academics, including athletic involvement;
- Engagement in community service and related activities;
- Additional traits that demonstrate promise as an exceptional citizen dedicated to public responsibilities and community participation.
Terms of the Scholarship
This award fully finances tuition fees, college charges, an annual living allowance, insurance coverage, and round-trip airfare from the scholar’s home country. Valued at over $200,000 USD, recipients are required to adhere to guidelines established by the Scholarship Committee. Jardines facilitates summer internships within its corporate group for scholars and organizes regular gatherings involving alumni and senior executives. Postgraduate scholarships are also available through collaborations with the Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust and Gadjah Mada University.
See also
- Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship and Churchill Scholarship at Cambridge University
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University
- Yenching Scholarship at Peking University
- Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University