Jardine Foundation to cut scholarship scheme for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads
An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities after a strategic review, redirecting the funds to institutions in Asia. According to the Jardine Foundation’s website, students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of undergraduate…
The Jardine Foundation, established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson, has announced the discontinuation of its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for students at Oxford and Cambridge universities. This strategic decision follows a review of the foundation's investment priorities, which will now be redirected towards institutions in Asia.
Students who will commence their studies later this year will be the final batch of "Oxbridge" scholars to benefit from the programme, marking the end of a 44-year tradition. The Jardine Foundation maintains its commitment to providing access to higher education for talented students within the Asian communities where Jardine Matheson operates.
Despite this change, the foundation will continue to support current Jardine scholars at Oxford and Cambridge, as well as those awarded in 2026, along with its existing Oxford and Cambridge postgraduate scholarship programmes.
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