The Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship is the only full fellowship for Indian students with financial need in obtaining an MBA at Stanford; covering all financial costs related to tuition, books, accommodation, and travel.
Each year, Stanford may award up to five Fellowships:
- Fellows will receive full financial support for the two-year Stanford MBA Program and for all fees associated with applying and attending.
- Reliance and Stanford are dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in India who are committed to the country’s human and socio-economic progress.
- Within two years of completing their Stanford MBA studies, Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows are required to return to India for a period of at least two years employment in the public or private sector.
Process and Evaluation Criteria
1: Complete the Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship application
Up to 50 Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows Finalists will be selected based on:
- Merit
- Commitment to developing India
- Financial need
2: Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists complete the standard application process for the Stanford MBA Program
Please note: As part of the MBA admission process, Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists will be required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Finalists will be issued a voucher good for one free GMAT exam. The Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists will bear none of the costs associated with exams or application fees. However, if you have already taken or paid to take the GMAT, Stanford will not provide reimbursement.
Stanford may select up to five Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows from among the finalists based on its primary admission criteria:
- Intellectual vitality
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Personal qualities and contributions
Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship application available online from 1 April 2009 to 1 June 2009 at https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=su-rel
