PROSPECTUS

JARDINE FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
 WITH OUR HISTORY AND ROOTS IN ASIA, THE JARDINE
MATHESON GROUP SITS AT THE HEART OF THE MOST
DYNAMIC AND RAPIDLY-EVOLVING CONTINENT ON THE
PLANET. THROUGH OUR BUSINESSES, WE PROVIDE
HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES
TO INCREASINGLY PROSPEROUS AND DIGITALLY-
CONNECTED CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES IN ASIA.

Founded almost two centuries ago, we have evolved to become a major

investor in a unique portfolio of industry-leading businesses spanning
a wide range of sectors including premium property, prestige motors,
modern retail, world-class hotels and state-of-the-art engineering and
construction across the Asia region. Diversity is our strength but what
unifies our group of companies is a singular focus and purpose: to
enhance the quality of life of Asia’s consumers.
OUR OPERATIONS
EMPLOY SOME
440 ,0 0 0 We add value to our businesses through our deep local knowledge and
PEOPLE, IN THE
partnerships, and by attracting and nurturing the best talent. We have
FIELDS OF PREMIUM remained competitive since our inception thanks to strong integrity and
PROPERTY, LUXURY ethics, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep commitment to growing
HOTELS AND STATE-OF-
THE-ART ENGINEERING. sustainably in partnership with the communities and countries in which
we operate.

As our customers have evolved, so too have we. Our ability to remain
relevant and successful over the next two centuries stems from our
understanding of the ever-growing needs of our diverse customers in
Asia and our ability to anticipate, to respond and deliver on those needs.

We are growing and advancing together with Asia.

www.jardines.com

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 INTRODUCTION
THE JARDINE FOUNDATION WAS SET UP IN JUNE 1982 TO
MARK THE 150 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARDINE MATHESON
GROUP. THE EDUCATIONAL TRUST PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS
TO OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDENTS
FROM ASIA.

The Jardine Foundation’s goal is to develop future leaders who will give
back to the communities where we operate. Scholarships are available for
courses at Oxford and Cambridge, with strong preference being given to
undergraduate courses at the following Colleges.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Downing, Magdalene, Peterhouse, Trinity
UNIVERSITY OF
CAMBRIDGE
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Exeter, Oriel, The Queen’s, Trinity

In addition to the scholarships for undergraduate studies, the Foundation

also offers a limited number of applications for scholarships for
postgraduate studies. Potential candidates will be recommended through
the preferred colleges at Oxford and Cambridge from students who have
already been accepted by the Universities.

Since the launch of the Foundation, scholarships have been awarded to

UNIVERSITY OF
OXFORD over 290 outstanding students from Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
and Vietnam.

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 CHAIRMAN’S
MESSAGE
The Jardine Foundation provides excellent opportunities for outstanding
young persons to benefit from the unique qualities of an Oxbridge
education. The Scholarship Committee is delighted to note that over
290 Jardine Scholarships have now been awarded to extraordinary
individuals from 11 countries.

Within the Oxbridge collegiate system, students of all disciplines benefit

from the free exchange of ideas and experiences at their college, within
PROFESSOR a context of cultural and social diversity. The environment nurtured by
SIR RICHARD the colleges provides students with the ideal backdrop to enhance their
TRAINOR personal and intellectual growth.
RECTOR, EXETER COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD As the Jardine Foundation Scholarship scheme is enlarged, Jardine
Scholars become part of an increasing network of high-achieving
CHAIRMAN
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE individuals with strong interpersonal bonds. This offers our Scholars
THE JARDINE FOUNDATION many opportunities to share their experiences with their peers in
academic and professional discussions, and also to assist in the
development of a well-rounded personality with leadership qualities
and a commitment to society.

Our programme is thriving, with steady growth in its support for

postgraduate as well as undergraduate students, and with an
increasing profile of collaboration with Oxford and Cambridge
Universities on co-funded programmes.

I expect to see the Jardine Scholars become senior members of their

communities, as they come to play a full role in society and in their
chosen professions.

The Jardine Foundation joins me in looking forward to our continuing

work to support fine young individuals, and to help them establish an
exceptional foundation in life.

Professor Sir Richard Trainor

Rector, Exeter College, University of Oxford

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GENERAL
INFORMATION FOR
SCHOLARSHIPS
TO BE AWARDED A JARDINE SCHOLARSHIP, APPLICANTS NEED
TO ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THE
FOUNDATION ALSO VALUES INDIVIDUALS WHO DEMONSTRATE
LEADERSHIP, COMPASSION AND A SOLID CONNECTION TO THE
COMMUNITY THEY LIVE IN.

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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must normally be within Generally, applications will not be
seven years of having completed their accepted from candidates whose
secondary school education at the parents have not resided in the relevant
date of entry to any one of the Colleges country for at least seven years prior to
referred to in the Introduction, and must: the proposed date of entry to University.
(a) have reached an academic standard (c) be in a satisfactory state of health.
to qualify for entry to any one of such
Colleges or Universities.
(b) be resident in any of the countries
in which Jardine Matheson Holdings
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Limited or its subsidiaries operates
or have significant business interests
VALUE OF
— these include Cambodia, mainland
SCHOLARSHIPS
China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, (a) The Jardine Foundation offers full
Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, scholarships to students which cover the
Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. range of fees and expenses necessary to
support their studies.
(b) The scholarship will include: (a) personal qualities and character
with particular regard to the extent to
(i) university tuition fees payable
which the applicant has demonstrated
directly to the University;
exceptional qualities of leadership
(ii) college fees excluding board and and fellowship;
lodging payable directly to the College;
(b) achievements in non-curricular
(iii) an annual stipend to be activities, including sports;
determined by the Trustees to cover
(c) community involvement and
board and lodging and all other
activities; and
incidental expenses (subject to the
discretion of the Trustees); (d) other attributes which, in the
opinion of the Scholarship Committee,
(iv) the cost of the UK Immigration
indicate that the applicant is likely
Health Surcharge; and
to become an outstanding citizen
(v) a standard economy-class airfare with a high commitment to the
to be reimbursed at cost to the Scholar performance of public duties and/or
from the place of residence to the community involvement.
United Kingdom at the beginning of
the scholarship and for the return
journey to the place of residence on
completion of the scholarship. Apply at
www.jardine-
foundation.org
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SELECTION
The Scholarship Committee will
take into account not only academic
achievement but also:

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OVERVIEW
The first Scholars
are becoming senior
members of their

OF SCHOLARS professions. They are

working in areas such as:

JARDINE MATHESON GROUP HAS ACTIVELY SUPPORTED

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE LEADERS FOR NEARLY
FOUR DECADES. EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH

296 213
THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

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BANKING AND
FINANCE
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
SCHOLARSHIPS

LEGAL

MAINLAND CHINA

TAIWAN
HONG KONG

COMMERCIAL
MYANMAR
PHILIPPINES
THAILAND VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

MALAYSIA
MEDICAL AND
SINGAPORE HEALTHCARE
INDONESIA

INDUSTRIAL AND
ENGINEERING
FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/19 THE JARDINE FOUNDATION NETWORK
THERE ARE

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The bond-free scholarships offered by the Jardine
Foundation provide more than just financial support
to its Scholars. At present, a number of initiatives
are being taken to benefit both alumni and current
Scholars including:

SCHOLARS

35 P O S T G R A D U A T E S
51 UNDERGRADUATES

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THERE ARE

REGULAR
ALUMNI
GATHERINGS SUMMER
Scholars to meet with INTERNSHIPS
48 P O S T G R A D U A T E S alumni from different Internship opportunities
professions and the allow Scholars to explore
162 UNDERGRADUATES
senior management of the possible areas of interest
Jardine Matheson Group. for their career plans.
The Foundation also
AS AT 2018, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF circulates the Scholars’
Directory to maintain close
SCHOLARS IS 296.
contact with the Scholars.

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D O W N I N G : 43
MAGDALENE: 54
CAMBRIDGE
SERVING THE
P E T E R H O U S E : 31 COMMUNITY
T R I N I T Y : 49 Engage Scholars to
OTHERS: 4 participate in the Group’s

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community programmes.

E X E T E R : 38

OXFORD ORIEL: 16
THE QUEEN’S: 17
T R I N I T Y : 35
OTHERS: 6

THREE SCHOLARS WERE STUDYING AT

OTHER UNIVERSITIES.
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OUR ALUMNI
JARDINE SCHOLARS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR DRIVE TO
LEAD AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY
WORK AND LIVE IN. FROM INSPIRING WOMEN TO ENTER
THE FIELD OF SCIENCE TO BEING A LEADING LIGHT IN THEIR
CHOSEN PROFESSION, WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOLARS
WHO ARE TAKING ASIA INTO A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

“OPENED MANY DOORS

CAREER-WISE.”

VIKRAM NAIR
FROM: SINGAPORE
COURSE OF STUDY: LAW

My father is a lawyer and my mother, a The Scholarship helped provide me with an

psychologist; both are second-generation
Singaporeans. I grew up in Singapore in the
‘80s and ‘90s, studying in local schools.
I found out about the Jardine Scholarship
when I was at my junior college. The principal
said it was a scholarship worth considering
for those interested in studying at Oxford
and Cambridge. It is a generous, no-strings-
attached scholarship and the effort that the
Jardine Foundation makes to keep in touch
with former scholars is admirable.
excellent education at Cambridge, which opened
many doors career-wise. Being a Jardine alumni
is an honour and a privilege that I am grateful for.
It is deeply humbling when I look back, that the
Jardine Foundation was kind enough to grant a
scholarship to a young National Serviceman who
had to get special permission to take time off to
attend the interviews.
 “IT HAS ALSO ALLOWED ME GIVE BACK
BY SUPPORTING NEW MEMBERS OF
THE FOUNDATION AND IN BROADER
OUTREACH PROGRAMMES.”

ELEANOR FUNG
FROM: HONG KONG
COURSE OF STUDY: NATURAL SCIENCES

I come from a typical middle-class family during my time as an undergraduate allowed

in Hong Kong, and completed both primary
and secondary schooling in Hong Kong
before applying to university at the end of my
A-levels. The opportunity offered by the Jardine
Foundation to study at Cambridge University
has shaped who I am today.
Not only did the programme provide financial
support to study at a renowned university, the
Foundation also offered mentorship by senior
leaders from the Group and current Scholars
and alumni from the programme. Additionally,
the internship opportunities the Group offered
me to gain deeper insight into the company and
operations across Asia Pacific.
Being a Jardine Scholar has been an honour.
The support of the Foundation leadership and
the friendships I have made through the alumni
network have enriched my experience. It has
also allowed me give back by supporting new
members of the Foundation and in broader
outreach programmes, including encouraging
more women to study science, technology,
engineering and mathematics at university.

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