Jardines ending Oxbridge undergrad scholarships to ‘maximise impact’ for more students
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson has said it ended a 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and Cambridge universities to “maximise impact” for more students, while a former recipient has called the scheme a “life-changing” opportunity. Students starting their studies later this year will be the final cohort of “Oxbridge” undergraduates covered by the programme,…
Jardine Matheson, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, has announced the termination of its 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship program for Oxford and Cambridge University students. The decision, according to the company, is aimed at "maximising impact" for a larger number of students, as the firm focuses its efforts on the Asian market.
This marks the end of the final cohort of "Oxbridge" undergraduates who benefited from the programme. While some former recipients, like Ethan Chan Si-yan, acknowledge the company's rationale, they lament the loss of a "life-changing" opportunity. Chan, who received the scholarship in 2020, highlighted the program's competitive nature and its role in building a strong community of scholars.
Despite the loss, Chan remains optimistic about other funding opportunities available in Hong Kong. The Jardine Foundation plans to continue supporting current scholars and 2026 awardees, as well as its existing postgraduate scholarship programs at Oxford and Cambridge.
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