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Jardine Foundation ends 44-year Oxbridge scholarship program for Asia focus

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The Jardine Foundation, established by Jardine Matheson, is ending its 44-year-old undergraduate scholarship program for students attending Oxford and Cambridge universities. This decision, following a strategic review, is aimed at maximizing impact by redirecting funds to support a greater number of students in Asia, aligning with the company's increased focus on the Asian market. The foundation will continue to support current and future postgraduate scholars at the two UK universities, as well as existing undergraduate scholars. AI

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Jardine Foundation ends 44-year Oxbridge scholarship program for Asia focus

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    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 s…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Jardine Foundation to end scholarships 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 F…

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