Ho Chi Minh City, January 15, 2026 – The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (FSPPM), Fulbright University Vietnam, was honored to welcome Mr. Ben Keswick, Executive Chairman of Jardine Matheson, to the School and to introduce him to the recipients of the Jardine–Fulbright Scholarship (Jardine – Fulbright Scholars) at the School’s campus in Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

The visit marked an important milestone in the growing partnership between Jardine Matheson and Fulbright University Vietnam since the official launch of the Jardine - Fulbright Scholarship Scheme in July 2025.

The Jardine - Fulbright Scholarship is the first academic support partnership between the Jardine Foundation - an educational trust founded by Jardine Matheson in 1982, and Fulbright University Vietnam. The scholarship supports Vietnamese postgraduate students pursuing a master’s degree at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, with the aim of nurturing future leaders who are committed to contributing back to their communities.

Beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year, the program has awarded seven Jardine–Fulbright Scholarships to selected students based on academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to contributing to Vietnam’s societal development, and demonstrated financial need.

The Jardine–Fulbright Scholarship is granted in addition to the School’s standard scholarships, covering the remaining tuition balance and enabling recipients to receive full (100%) tuition support for the entire 18-month master’s program, applicable to the Policy Analysis and Leadership and Management concentrations at FSPPM.

Beyond financial support, Jardine–Fulbright Scholars also benefit from comprehensive development opportunities, including professional networking and internship placements within the Jardine Matheson Group’s ecosystem, enhancing their practical experience and leadership capacity in an international context.

In parallel with the scholarship program, Jardine Matheson Vietnam will implement an internship program for Fulbright undergraduate students, providing pathways for students to gain hands-on experience and pursue career development opportunities within Jardines’ member companies in Vietnam.

Sharing his thoughts at the visit, Mr. Ben Keswick, Executive Chairman of Jardine Matheson, remarked, “The Jardine-Fulbright Scholarship is empowering talented Vietnamese students to pursue higher education and develop as future leaders. At Jardines, we believe education is the foundation for progress, and we remain committed to the long-term support of the communities we work in. Supporting this scholarship reflects our enduring commitment to Vietnam’s growth and the potential of its next generation.”

Expressing deep appreciation for the support of the Jardine Foundation, Dr. Jonathan Pincus, Dean of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management, emphasized: “We are proud to collaborate with Jardine Matheson and the Jardine Foundation to launch the Jardine-Fulbright Scholarship. This initiative will open doors for our students whose personal circumstances may have otherwise limited their access to higher education. At Fulbright University Vietnam, we seek out future leaders and ambitious thinkers who will make a meaningful contribution to society. This scholarship embodies our shared mission to empower future generations.”

Since its establishment in 1982, the Jardine Foundation has awarded over 500 scholarships to more than 460 scholars and invested over US$50 million, to support study at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford in the United Kingdom, Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia and the University of Hong Kong.

This latest partnership with Fulbright University Vietnam reflects the Foundation’s continued dedication to empowering youth through education and fostering a new generation of leaders passionate about contributing towards their communities.

For further information, please contact:

Uyen Vu
Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management
+8491 3355 911 / uyen.vu@fulbright.edu.vn

Jardine Matheson

Jardine Matheson is a diversified, Asia-focused investment company. Founded in China in 1832, Jardines’ long-term success has been driven by our adaptability and resilience. Our aim is to deliver superior, long-term returns for Jardines’ shareholders from a portfolio of market-leading businesses, each of which is strategically positioned to capture growth opportunities driven by themes such as urbanisation and the expanding middle-income population across Asia.

Our role as an engaged investor:

• We ensure highly-qualified boards and leadership teams are in place across the Group, with incentives aligned to driving shareholder value by building better, stronger businesses.
• We influence strategy and drive delivery and performance through representation on the boards of our portfolio companies, which have clear accountability for strategy and operational delivery.
• At the Corporate level, we aim for decisive portfolio management built on disciplined capital allocation and investment expertise.

We underpin this approach with a longstanding reputation for integrity, comprehensive risk management, enduring relationships, excellent access to funding, and a strong balance sheet.

Since our founding, the Group has benefitted from the role of family shareholders who act as stewards of Jardines’ vision, values, and commitments, which include embedding sustainability across our portfolio companies. We are proud to build value for shareholders while also making a positive contribution to the communities we serve.

Jardine Matheson holds interests in Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) (85.0%), Hongkong Land (53.6%), DFI Retail Group (77.5%), Mandarin

Oriental (88.0%), Zhongsheng (21.4%) and Jardine Pacific (100%). JC&C in turn has a 50.1% shareholding in Astra International.

Our portfolio companies are active in the fields of automotives and 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.

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore.

www.jardines.com

Fulbright University Vietnam

Fulbright University Vietnam is the nation’s first private, not-for-profit liberal arts university, with a mission to educate the next generation of entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, intellectuals, and artists shaping the future of Vietnam. Globally connected yet deeply rooted in Vietnamese society, Fulbright is committed to providing world-class undergraduate and graduate education.

By embracing the latest advancements in governance, pedagogy, technology, and institutional design, Fulbright aspires to be a pioneering Vietnamese university – innovative, globally integrated, and forward-thinking. The university is deeply committed to serving Vietnamese society through rigorous research and meaningful community engagement.

The Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (formerly the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program - FETP), the first academic unit of the Fulbright University Vietnam, was a partnership between the University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City and the Harvard Kennedy School, USA.

Founded in 1995, FETP played a unique role in the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and America. Initiated before the release of the American embargo and the normalization of diplomatic relations between both countries, the program was designed with the inspiration from the world-leading public policy and management program at Harvard Kennedy School, and the incorporation of the deep understanding of the local knowledge in Vietnam.

In over twenty years (1995-2016), FETP helped to educate new generations of Vietnamese policy makers and public managers for the country that has been desperately in need of "trained talents" during international integration and transition to a market economy.

Outstanding academic quality and advanced governance practices help FSPPM charter its presence in network of global public policy schools. In July 2019, FSPPM becomes the first Southeast Asian institution to be accredited by NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administrations), one year earlier than the due schedule. Recognition for high quality training from the most esteemed association in public service education is a significant milestone on our efforts towards regional and global standards.

FSPPM’s mission is to advance transformative, innovative and inclusive public policy and management in Vietnam and the region - through its commitment toward excellence in teaching, research and civic engagement. We are dedicated to preparing new generations of leaders with the integrity, knowledge and competencies necessary to have a significant impact in whichever field they pursue.

We are committed to promoting the understanding and best practice of public policy and management by producing high-quality, evidence-based research. We are striving to providing a public sphere that fosters policy dialogues across Vietnam and the region - in an effort to enhance the public interest, particularly in fields with great social impact.

https://fsppm.fulbright.edu.vn/en/