Deadline:
October 20, 2024
Location(s)
United Kingdom
Overview
Education is a key area of focus within our Social Inclusion strategy.
The Jardine Foundation was set up in 1982 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Jardine Matheson Group. The Foundation offers students from across the Group’s markets full scholarships to study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The goal is to develop future leaders who will give back to their communities. Scholarships are available for courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Details
The Foundation has strong relationships with a number of colleges at both universities and strong preference is given to applications to these colleges:
University of Cambridge – Downing, Magdalene, Peterhouse, Trinity
University of Oxford – Exeter, Oriel, The Queen’s, Trinity
Since the launch of the Foundation, scholarships have been awarded to over 370 outstanding students from Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Tenure and Conditions
For first degree courses, the scholarships are for periods of three or four years or such longer period as the Scholarship Committee may decide and are for courses at Oxford University and the Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.
Preference will be given to undergraduate courses in the following Colleges at:
- University of Oxford:
- Exeter College
- Oriel College
- The Queen's College
- Trinity College
- University of Cambridge:
- Downing College
- Magdalene College
- Peterhouse
- Trinity College
The Scholarship is conditional upon the candidate being selected for and taking up a place at one of the above preferred Colleges. Since the Universities make their own choice in admitting students, there is no guarantee of a place. Scholarship awards will not be confirmed by the Scholarship Committee until the candidate has been accepted by one of the preferred Colleges.
Applications
Jardine Scholarship Awards 2024 Full-ride Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies at Oxford & Cambridge Closing 20th October (8.00pm HKT)
Method of Application:
- A personal statement describing the applicant's objectives, aspirations, plans after graduation and particulars of extra-curricular activities, including sports, and their level of community involvement;
- A recent passport-size photograph;
- A copy of the completed UCAS application form; and
- Certified copies of GCSE, A/AS Level and IB transcripts, or of equivalent qualifications subject to the examination system of the relevant country or territory as and when available. These include, but are not limited to, HKDSE certificates, SPM or STPM certificates, and SKHU certificates.
- A testimonial signed by the school principal setting out:
- The applicant’s achieved and/or predicted academic results;
- Remarks which will assist the Scholarship Committee in its assessment; and
- Any other relevant information for the application.
If the testimonial to be submitted directly from secondary schools, an email will be sent to the principal/referee and asking him/her to write a reference letter and, if applicants have pending qualifications, to also provide predicted grades. Applicants are required to fill in the name and contact details of their principal/referee on the online form.
Interviews:
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Whilst the preliminary evaluation of each application will be based on the details submitted by applicants, shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of our interview process – an automated video interview, and in some cases a personal interview in November.
The final selection will require applicants to attend a personal interview in Hong Kong in January 2023. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview before that date should consider the application unsuccessful.
- Applicants who cannot attend the final interview in Hong Kong will not be considered.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Applicants must normally be within seven years of having completed secondary school education, at the date of entry to any one of our network Colleges, and must:
- have reached an academic standard to qualify for entry to one of the Colleges.
- be resident in any of the countries or territories in which Jardine Matheson Group has significant business interests, including Cambodia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. For applications from Singapore, male applicants must have either completed or be exempted from National Service. Generally, applications will not be accepted from candidates whose parents have not resided in such relevant country or territory for at least seven years prior to the proposed date of entry to University.
- be in a satisfactory state of health.
Application for a study programme leading to a second first degree or a study programme currently being pursued will not be considered. Applicants who have already been awarded other fully-covered scholarships to study overseas at the time of application will also not be considered.
Basis of Selection
In making awards, the Scholarship Committee will take into account not only academic achievement but also:
- personal qualities and character, including exceptional qualities of leadership and fellowship;
- achievements in non-curricular activities, including sports;
- community involvement and activities; and
- other attributes that, in the opinion of the Committee, indicate the applicant is likely to become an outstanding citizen with a high commitment to the performance of public duties and/or community involvement.
Dates
Deadline: October 20, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Scholarship value
Each Scholarship awarded will generally be sufficient to cover fees, tuition, the cost of books and equipment, board and lodging (preferably on a living-in basis where this is available at the University), and reasonable living expenses and travel expenses to and from the University at the beginning and at the end of the course for which the Scholarship is awarded.
The Scholarship will include:
- university tuition fees payable directly to the University;
- college fees excluding board and lodging payable directly to the College;
- an annual stipend to cover board and lodging and all other incidental expenses
- the cost of the UK Immigration Health Surcharge; and
- a standard economy class airfare to be reimbursed at cost to the Scholar from the place of residence to the United Kingdom at the beginning of the Scholarship and for the return journey to the place of residence on completion of the Scholarship period.
Internships
Undergraduate Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in a Summer internship programme organised by the Jardine Matheson Group. The programme will involve placements within the Group’s business units, coupled with a learning and development designed to enable interested scholars learn key skills they can use to transition into a work environment.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
