Jardine Scholarship: Complete Guide to the Oxford / Cambridge Asia Award

Published on May 14, 2026

Every year, parents ask me: "Teacher, my daughter wants to apply to Oxford and Cambridge, but undergraduate scholarships in the UK are rare. Are there any special scholarships for Asian students?"

My answer is always: "Jardine Scholarship: Jardine Matheson Holdings offers Asian students a full undergraduate scholarship for Oxford / Cambridge. Taiwan has an annual quota of 2-3 students."

Parents get excited: "What is Jardine? How substantial is this scholarship?"

The answer is: Jardine = a British business group with roots in colonial-era Hong Kong, whose companies include Hongkong Land, Mandarin Oriental, and IKEA. This scholarship covers tuition, room and board, a monthly stipend, and summer internships with the Jardine Group. This article breaks down this underrated scholarship for Asian students.

1. What is Jardine Matheson?

Jardine Matheson Holdings = a British conglomerate founded in Hong Kong in 1832, with a 2024 market capitalization of approximately USD $100B.

1.1 Group companies