The Jardine Foundation was set up in 1982 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Jardine Matheson Group. The Foundation offers qualified students from Asia full scholarships to study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The goal is to develop future leaders who will give back to the communities where the Group operates. 

Scholarships are available for courses at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, with strong preference being given to undergraduate courses at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.

In addition to scholarships for undergraduate studies, the Foundation also offers a limited number of scholarships for postgraduate studies. Potential candidates are recommended through the preferred Colleges at Oxford and Cambridge for students who have already been accepted by the Universities.

Since the launch of the Foundation, scholarships have been awarded to over 320 outstanding students from Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.