Jardine Scholarship

{{short description|Undergraduate award for study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge}}

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| other_name = Jardine Foundation Scholarship

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| type = Educational trust

| established = {{start date|1982}}

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| parent = Jardine Matheson

| academic_affiliation = University of Oxford, University of Cambridge

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| city = Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Taiwan

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| website = http://www.jardine-foundation.org/

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The Jardine Scholarship is a full scholarship offered by Jardines for study at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2018/08/16/dinners-gordon-ramsay-celebrates-twins-level-results/|title=Student gets 7 A*s- even though English is not her first language|last=Horton|first=Helena|date=16 August 2018|work=The Telegraph|access-date=3 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903075852/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2018/08/16/dinners-gordon-ramsay-celebrates-twins-level-results/|archive-date=3 September 2018|quote=The Jardine Foundation provides full, bond-free scholarships to Oxford and Cambridge Universities for students from Asia.}} It is considered among the world's most prestigious and selective international scholarship programs alongside the Rhodes Scholarship. It was established in 1982 to commemorate the company's 150th anniversary and was founded with the objective of developing future leaders, who would give back to the societies in which Jardine Matheson operates.{{Cite web|title=Jardine Scholarship Awards|url=https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/jardine-scholarship-awards-0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903093918/https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/jardine-scholarship-awards-0|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018|website=British Council - Hong Kong}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/en/community/foundation.html|title=Scholarships for Outstanding Students|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081701/https://www.jardines.com/en/community/foundation.html|archive-date=3 September 2018}} By 2018, 293 Jardine Scholarships had been awarded.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}

Selection and selectivity

The scholarship is available for study in only four colleges in the University of Oxford and four in the University of Cambridge, with some exceptions. These are Exeter College, Oxford,{{Cite web|url=https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jardine-2018.pdf|title=Jardine Foundation Graduate Scholarships|website=Exeter College, University of Oxford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903090305/https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jardine-2018.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018|quote= Exeter College is delighted to be one of the four Oxford Colleges which is able to nominate candidates to the Jardine Foundation for assessment for the Foundation's Graduate Scholarship programme.}} Oriel College, Oxford,{{Cite web|url=https://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/study-us/undergraduates/fees-and-funding|title=Fees and Funding|website=Oriel College, University of Oxford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904022558/https://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/study-us/undergraduates/fees-and-funding|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} The Queen's College, Oxford,{{Cite web|url=https://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/applicants|title=Updates for applicants applying for 2018/19 entry|website=The Queen's College, University of Oxford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904022723/https://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/applicants|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} Trinity College, Oxford,{{Cite web|url=https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/undergraduates/how-to-apply/jardine-scholarships-for-undergraduates/|title=Jardine Scholarships for undergraduates|website=Trinity College, University of Oxford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904023053/https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/undergraduates/how-to-apply/jardine-scholarships-for-undergraduates/|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} Trinity College, Cambridge,{{Cite web|url=https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/financial-support/|title=Financial Support|website=Trinity College, University of Cambridge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904023311/https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/financial-support/|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} Magdalene College, Cambridge,{{Cite web|url=https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships-and-bursaries|title=Scholarships and Bursaries|website=Magdalene College, University of Cambridge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904023445/https://www.magd.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships-and-bursaries|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} Peterhouse, Cambridge{{Cite web|url=https://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/student-support|title=Student support {{!}} Peterhouse Cambridge|website=Peterhouse College, University of Cambridge|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904023754/https://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/student-support|archive-date=4 September 2018|access-date=4 September 2018}} and Downing College, Cambridge.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/undergraduates/how-to-apply/jardine-scholarships-for-undergraduates/|title=Jardine Scholarships for Undergraduates|website=Trinity College, University of Oxford|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903085810/https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/undergraduates/how-to-apply/jardine-scholarships-for-undergraduates/|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}

It is limited also to the countries in which Jardine Matheson has a significant presence; these include Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Taiwan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}

= Application process =

The application process involves both interviews and tests. There are typically two rounds of interviews and two timed essay exams, the latter on the applicant's career aspirations and on a separately assigned topic.{{Cite news|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/606659/scholars-head-oxbridge|title=Scholars head to Oxbridge|last=Chan|first=Michelle|date=4 September 2007|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=3 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903090924/https://www.scmp.com/article/606659/scholars-head-oxbridge|archive-date=3 September 2018|quote=Applicants for the scholarship had to attend two rounds of interviews and write an essay about themselves and their academic and career aspirations, and another essay on an assigned topic.}} The final interview is with the Scholarship Committee, typically a panel of eight or more experts.{{Cite news|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/391539/scholars-secret-success|title=Scholars' secret of success|date=17 September 2002|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=5 September 2018|quote=As for the Jardine scholarships, each student faces a panel of no fewer than eight interviewers.}} Former chairmen of the Scholarship Committee include Duncan Robinson,{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511023237/http://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=11 May 2012}} Sir Ivor Roberts{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228205632/http://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=28 February 2013|url-status=live|access-date=3 September 2018}} and Geoffrey Grimmett.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918094117/http://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=18 September 2017|url-status=live|access-date=3 September 2018}}

= Selection criteria =

The Jardine Foundation specifies four standards against which applicants are to be judged:{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}

"personal qualities and character with particular regard to the extent to which the applicant has demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership and fellowship";{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}
"achievements in non-curricular activities, including sports";{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}
"community involvement and activities";{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}} and
"other attributes which, in the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, indicate that the applicant is likely to become an outstanding citizen with a high commitment to the performance of public duties and/or community involvement."{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}}

= Terms of the Scholarship =

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, college fees, an annual stipend, insurance, and return airfare from the students' country of origin.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}} The scholarship has been valued at over $200,000.{{Cite news|url=http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120710/news05/707109994|title=Island student lands $200,000 scholarship|last=Bell|first=Jonathan|date=10 July 2012|work=The Royal Gazette|access-date=3 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081205/http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120710/news05/707109994|archive-date=3 September 2018|quote=Only five Bermuda residents have picked up the prestigious award in its history.}} Upon acceptance, scholars are bound by a set of regulations, decided by the Scholarship Committee.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation_tenure/Regulations_Governing_Scholarships.pdf|title=Regulations Governing Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903084811/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation_tenure/Regulations_Governing_Scholarships.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}} Jardines maintains the network of scholars and offers them summer internships within the conglomerate, and hosts regular gatherings with alumni and senior management.{{Cite web|title=About Working During Studies|url=https://www.jardines.com/en/community/foundation_faq.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905022124/https://www.jardines.com/en/community/foundation_faq.html|archive-date=5 September 2018|access-date=5 September 2018|website=Jardines|quote=The Jardine Matheson Group provides opportunities for Jardine Scholars to gain work experience by applying for summer placements within the Group.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|title=Prospectus - Jardine Foundation Scholarships|website=Jardines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903081951/https://www.jardines.com/assets/files/Community/Foundation/prospectus.pdf|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018}} Jardines' postgraduate scholarships are offered in partnership with the Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust and Gadjah Mada University.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cambridgetrust.org/partners/jardine-foundation|title=Jardine Foundation|website=The Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903084139/https://www.cambridgetrust.org/partners/jardine-foundation|archive-date=3 September 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://oia.ugm.ac.id/ugm-jardine-scholarship/|title=UGM – Jardine Scholarship|last=Riyadi|first=Arif|date=25 March 2018|website=Office of International Affairs, Universitas Gadjah Mada|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903090522/https://oia.ugm.ac.id/ugm-jardine-scholarship/|archive-date=3 September 2018|access-date=3 September 2018|quote=The Foundation has established a programme in conjunction with Universitas Gadjah Mada (‘UGM’) to offer a total of two scholarships a year for Oxford and Cambridge Universities for postgraduate courses. The initial commitment is for three years.}}