Jardine Scholarship: 2026 Oxbridge Leadership Award
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TL;DR
Jardine Foundation scholars receive full funding plus living stipends for undergraduate study at Oxford or Cambridge, gain access to a powerful alumni network, and, while bond-free, are expected to contribute leadership and service back to the region.
Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Application Cycle Closed (applications typically open mid-August; last checked 2025-10-01)
- Official Listing: The Jardine Foundation Scholarships
- Who It Targets: Outstanding pre-university students from Asia (including Singapore) securing admission to preferred colleges at the University of Cambridge or the University of Oxford
- Eligibility: Exceptional academic results, leadership in CCAs/community, good character, and no more than seven years post-secondary at point of application; male applicants must have completed National Service
- Tenable Institutions: Oxford and Cambridge (selected colleges preferred by the Foundation)
- Bond: None
Award Components
- Payment of full university tuition fees and college fees (excluding accommodation)
- Annual living stipend covering board, lodging, and incidental expenses for the duration of the degree
- Reimbursement of economy airfare at the start and end of the scholarship
- Coverage of the UK Immigration Health Surcharge and approved compulsory charges
- Access to Jardine Foundation mentorship, networking events, and leadership development activities
Eligibility Highlights
- Citizens from Jardine operating markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan)
- Secured or actively applying to a preferred Oxbridge college/course with outstanding predicted grades (A-Level/IB/Equivalent)
- Demonstrated leadership, service, and moral character; strong CCAs or community initiatives expected
- Fit, healthy, single, and within seven years of completing secondary school at time of application (per Foundation criteria)
- Able to commence studies in the next academic year and participate fully in Foundation activities
Application Roadmap
- Apply to Oxford or Cambridge (UCAS) and indicate the preferred colleges supported by the Jardine Foundation.
- Submit the Jardine Foundation scholarship application by the mid-August deadline, including academic records, references, personal essays, and evidence of extracurricular leadership.
- Shortlisted candidates complete first-round interviews with the Jardine Foundation local committee (usually September/October).
- Finalists attend regional panel interviews with senior Jardine leaders; decisions announced ahead of UCAS offer acceptances.
- Confirm scholarship acceptance upon receiving Oxbridge admission; coordinate visa, health surcharge, and relocation logistics with the Foundation.
- Engage with the Jardine Foundation community, mentorship programmes, and annual gatherings throughout your studies.
Preparation Playbook
- Craft compelling personal statements connecting your leadership journey, community service, and future ambitions in Asia.
- Gather strong references from school leaders who can attest to character and impact.
- Train for rigorous interviews—expect questions on global affairs, ethics, teamwork, and resilience.
- Budget academic timeline carefully: align UCAS, Oxbridge tests, and the scholarship submission schedule.
- Plan how you will contribute to the Foundation network post-graduation—alumni engagement is a core expectation despite the scholarship being bond-free.
