PROSPECTUS JARDINE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

FOUNDED IN 1832, JARDINE MATHESON IS A DIVERSIFIED ASIAN-BASED GROUP PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES TO INCREASINGLY PROSPEROUS AND DIGITALLY-CONNECTED CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES IN ASIA.

Our goal is to help Group companies achieve sustainable growth over the long term by providing financial and other resources. We add value to our businesses through our deep local knowledge and partnerships, and by attracting and nurturing the best talent. We have remained competitive largely due to strong integrity and ethics, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep commitment to growing sustainably in partnership with the communities and countries in which we operate. OUR OPERATIONS EMPLOY OVER 400,000 Across the Group, more than 400,000 employees work in a wide range of businesses in major sectors, including motor vehicles and PEOPLE related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, health and beauty, home furnishings, engineering and construction, transport services, restaurants, luxury hotels, financial services, heavy equipment, mining and agribusiness.

Principled leadership, a long-term perspective, innovative thinking and a commitment to mutual growth inspire us. They also underpin our businesses which provide products, services and experiences that impact the lives of many millions every day. These values also apply in our workspaces, where we strive to provide positive, safe working environments. We are also committed to improving communities through programmes that make a difference in environmental stewardship, education, mental health and more.

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INTRODUCTION

THE JARDINE FOUNDATION WAS SET UP IN 1982 TO MARK THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARDINE MATHESON GROUP. THE EDUCATIONAL TRUST PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDENTS FROM THE COUNTRIES WHERE THE JARDINE MATHESON GROUP HAS OPERATIONS.

The Jardine Foundation’s goal is to develop future leaders who aspire to give back to the communities where we operate. Scholarships are available for courses at Oxford and Cambridge, with preference being given to undergraduate courses at the following Colleges:

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Downing, Magdalene, Peterhouse, Trinity Exeter, Oriel, The Queen’s, Trinity

In addition to scholarships for undergraduate courses, the Foundation also offers scholarships for postgraduate studies. Potential candidates will generally be recommended through the preferred colleges at Oxford and Cambridge from those students who have already been accepted by the Universities to carry out postgraduate studies.

Since the launch of the Foundation, scholarships have been awarded to UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD over 370 outstanding students from , mainland , , , , , the , , , and .

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

The Jardine Foundation provides excellent opportunities for outstanding young persons to benefit from the unique qualities of an Oxbridge education. The Scholarship Committee is delighted to note that over 370 Jardine Scholarships have now been awarded to extraordinary individuals from 11 countries.

Within the Oxbridge collegiate system, students of all disciplines benefit from the free exchange of ideas and experiences at their college, within PROFESSOR a context of cultural and social diversity. The environment nurtured by SIR RICHARD the colleges provides students with the ideal backdrop to enhance their TRAINOR personal and intellectual growth.

RECTOR, EXETER COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD As the Jardine Foundation Scholarship scheme grows, Jardine Scholars become part of an increasing network of high-achieving individuals CHAIRMAN SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE with strong interpersonal bonds. This offers our Scholars many THE JARDINE FOUNDATION opportunities to share their experiences with their peers in academic and professional discussions, and assists in the development of a well-rounded personality with leadership qualities and a commitment to society.

Our programme is thriving, with steady growth in its support for postgraduate as well as undergraduate students, and with an increasing profile of collaboration with Oxford and Cambridge Universities on co-funded programmes.

I expect to see the Jardine Scholars become senior members of their communities, as they come to play a leading role in their chosen professions.

The Jardine Foundation joins me in looking forward to our continuing work in supporting fine young individuals, and in helping them establish an exceptional foundation in life.

Professor Sir Richard Trainor Rector, Exeter College, University of Oxford

05 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED A JARDINE SCHOLARSHIP, APPLICANTS NEED TO ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC STANDARDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO VALUES INDIVIDUALS WHO DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP, COMPASSION AND A SOLID CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY THEY LIVE IN.

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ELIGIBILITY Applicants must normally be within Generally, applications will not be seven years of having completed their accepted from candidates whose secondary school education at the parents have not resided in the relevant date of entry to any one of the Colleges country for at least seven years prior to referred to in the Introduction on the proposed date of entry to University. Page 03, and must: (c) be in a satisfactory state of health. (a) have reached an academic standard to qualify for entry to any one of such Colleges or Universities. 2 (b) be resident in any of the countries in which Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited or its subsidiaries operates VALUE OF or have significant business interests SCHOLARSHIPS — these include Cambodia, mainland (a) The Jardine Foundation offers full China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, scholarships to students which cover the Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, range of fees and expenses necessary to Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. support their studies. (b) The scholarship will include: 3 (i) university tuition fees payable directly to the University; SELECTION (ii) college fees excluding board and The Scholarship Committee will lodging payable directly to the College; take into account not only academic (iii) an annual stipend to be achievement but also: determined by the Trustees to cover (a) personal qualities and character board and lodging and all other with particular regard to the extent to incidental expenses (subject to the which the applicant has demonstrated discretion of the Trustees); exceptional qualities of leadership (iv) the cost of the UK Immigration and fellowship; Health Surcharge; and (b) achievements in non-curricular (v) a standard economy-class airfare activities, including sports; to be reimbursed at cost to the Scholar (c) community involvement and from the place of residence to the activities; and United Kingdom at the beginning of the scholarship and for the return (d) other attributes which, in the journey to the place of residence on opinion of the Scholarship Committee, completion of the scholarship. indicate that the applicant is likely to become an outstanding citizen with a high commitment to the performance of public duties and/or Apply at community involvement. www.jardine- foundation.org

07 Many of our former Scholars have become OVERVIEW senior members of their professions. They are OF SCHOLARS working in areas such as: JARDINE MATHESON GROUP HAS ACTIVELY SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE LEADERS FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES 254

BANKING AND FINANCE 379 POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 125 SCHOLARSHIPS

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MAINLAND CHINA

TAIWAN HONG KONG COMMERCIAL MYANMAR PHILIPPINES

THAILAND VIETNAM

CAMBODIA

MALAYSIA MEDICAL AND SINGAPORE HEALTHCARE INDONESIA

INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/22 THE JARDINE FOUNDATION NETWORK THERE ARE The scholarships offered by the Jardine Foundation provide more than just financial support to its Scholars. A number of initiatives benefit both alumni 95 and current Scholars, including: SCHOLARS

41 POSTGRADUATES 54 UNDERGRADUATES

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REGULAR 284 GATHERINGS SUMMER ALUMNI Scholars meet with INTERNSHIPS 84 POSTGRADUATES alumni from different Internship opportunities professions and the 200 UNDERGRADUATES allow Scholars to explore senior management of the possible areas of interest Jardine Matheson Group. for their career plans. The Foundation also AS AT 2021, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF circulates the Scholars’ SCHOLARS IS 379. Directory to help maintain close engagement between Scholars and alumni. DOWNING MAGDALENE SERVING THE CAMBRIDGE PETERHOUSE COMMUNITY 225 TRINITY Engage Scholars to participate in the Group’s community programmes.

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OXFORD ORIEL THE QUEEN’S 151 TRINITY

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https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10533313/ 09 OUR ALUMNI JARDINE SCHOLARS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR DRIVE TO LEAD AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY WORK AND LIVE IN. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SCHOLARS WHO ARE TAKING ASIA INTO A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

KHOI LE NGUYEN NGUYEN COURSE OF STUDY: NATURAL SCIENCES (PHYSICAL)

Always passionate about physics, I had Looking back, I am beyond humbled with the dreamed of becoming a physicist coming Foundation having helped with my path to from a lower middle-class family. I realised becoming a physicist. I enjoyed every moment my dream when the Jardine Foundation of my first two years at Cambridge, and hope awarded me the prestigious Scholarship. I am to contribute to the betterment of lives of those grateful for the Foundation’s support through around me, through inventions or discoveries, organising workshops aimed at improving or as simple as providing education to less leadership qualities. privileged communities.

DOMINIC LI COURSE OF STUDY: HISTORY

The Jardine Foundation Scholarship has Coming from a high school in Hong Kong that enriched my formative experience at university sends few graduates to Oxbridge, I had not in so many ways. Through networking events, I expected to be awarded the Scholarship. The met scholars across colleges and universities, application process may seem daunting, not many of whom have become lifelong friends. least because it coincides with the Oxbridge Internship opportunities for undergraduates application; but in hindsight it was a brilliant were offered, and allowed me to explore learning opportunity, and provided good practice career options while bonding with scholars for the (many) interviews one inevitably goes from around the world. I remember fondly the through in their career. A passion for your subject time spent with fellow scholars at the ramp and plan for making an impact in the future services at the Hong Kong airport, unloading should put you in good stead as an applicant. luggage from airplanes under the summer heat! CHARLES HE COURSE OF STUDY: ENGINEERING

Having migrated with my parents from Cambridge was a life-changing experience. Northwestern China to Shanghai at the age Formal Halls, May Balls, Tripos, boat races, few of 7, I worked hard at local schools, aiming universities have such a rich and immersive to go to a good university through Gaokao. tradition. Moreover, I made friends with not only Studying abroad would put a significant strain classmates, but professors, who became great on the family’s finances, not without help of a companions and mentors in my career. scholarship. Education has a transformative power on The Foundation was extremely accommodating. people’s lives. I’m truly grateful for the Through its partnership with the Shuping Foundation’s generosity, and look forward to Scholarships, and affiliated Colleges in seeing more Scholars joining this prestigious Cambridge, I was able to apply with my Gaokao family. results alone.

ALICE WANG COURSE OF STUDY: ENGINEERING

I come from a middle-class family in Shanghai enormous support from the Jardine Foundation and attended both local public schools. team. I was offered to intern at various Little had I thought of studying abroad, and companies within the Group, and invited to universities as Cambridge and Oxford. My networking events where I met scholars, alumni journey as a Jardine Scholar enabled me to and senior leadership from the Group. I remained pursue my interest at Cambridge, and allowed in contact with some good friends I met. me to meet a new world and better version of The Scholarship has inspired me to give back myself. with the knowledge and skills I gained, and I am grateful to Jardine for its financial support, volunteered in various outreach activities such as and the sense of belonging to the Jardine family the Cambridge Science Fair, Robot Club at local through its amazing network of scholars and schools, and the Introduction to Manufacturing alumni across East and South-East Asia, and the day-course for primary school students.

11 GABRIELLE LAU COURSE OF STUDY: MPHIL IN MACHINE LEARNING AND MACHINE INTELLIGENCE

I was deeply honored to become a Jardine Jardine’s support, I had the chance to learn Scholar after a well-organised application from leaders in the field of machine learning and selection process. I applied to the through a holistic curriculum, and conduct Postgraduate Scholarship through Magdalene research on mitigating gender bias in natural College. The final stage was a video language generation systems for my dissertation. conference interview with a panel of Oxbridge Intellectual discussions with course mates, professors and Scholarship committee fellow scholars and alumni also played a role in members. opening doors to my dream career. The Scholarship made it possible for me I am really grateful for the Jardine Scholarship to pursue a postgraduate education at and this life-changing learning experience. With Cambridge, and conduct machine learning the increased knowledge the course has granted research to develop machine-intelligent me, I will help people in need with machine solutions and improve social equity. With learning software in the near future.

IRENE LI COURSE OF STUDY: PHD IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND THEORETICAL PHYSICS

I grew up in mainland China before moving backgrounds to me. Thanks to their generous to the UK to continue my education. I took support, I am able to pursue a PhD in the area the Natural Sciences Tripos at Cambridge, of my interests and gain a strong foundation followed by the well-known Part III Master for an academic career. The Jardine Foundation of Mathematics course. During this time I has been especially supportively throughout my became interested in the statistical physics PhD, particularly in my short-term participation of soft matter, particularly its applications to in the Royal Society’s response to the ongoing biological systems. coronavirus pandemic. The regular networking events organised by the Jardine Foundation As an international student, often have allowed me to keep in touch with my opportunities for funding were rare and highly fellow scholars, and make new contacts. I am competitive. At this time I became aware of very grateful for the privilege of being a Jardine the Jardine Foundation as a source of funding scholar, and all the opportunities it has provided. to specifically aid students with similar LHURI DWIANTI RAHMARTANI COURSE OF STUDY: DPHIL IN POPULATION HEALTH

Pursuing a PhD at Oxbridge is not an affordable networking they provide is excellent. While the dream for most people, even for someone who scholarship expects you to give back to the comes from a rather privileged background like society, it is bond-free and gives you the full myself. I’m lucky to become a Jardine Scholar academic freedom to conduct research and and a chance to study at the University of Oxford. advance your career. My experience with the Jardine Scholarship has I hope more individuals can benefit from this been fantastic. The application and selection opportunity, create positive impacts, and process were straightforward and efficient. The together make this world a better place. board members are very supportive, and the

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