Monday, April 20, 2009

Fellowships for Indian Students at Stanford University 2009: Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowhip

Reliance Industries Limited has generously created the Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowhip to support Indian nationals living in India with financial need in obtaining an MBA at Stanford.
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.
STAGE 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

STAGE 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 RDF 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
Timing
1 April 2009 - 1 June 2009
» Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship application available online

1 June 2009
Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship application submission deadline

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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