Stanford Graduate School of Business Seeks Applicants for Fellowship
Stanford Graduate School of Business is calling for citizens of India who are qualified MBA candidates and are interested in contributing to the country’s human and socioeconomic progress. Candidates are encouraged to apply for the Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai MBA Fellowship.
Qualified candidates must pledge to return to India within two years and remain in the country for at least two years. Upon return, each individual accepted to the program is expected to return for a minimum of two years of employment in the private or public sector. Candidates must plan to use their newly learned skills learned from Stanford to make an impact in the country.
The Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai MBA Fellowship program covers the costs of the application as well as the attendance for Indian students who have a financial need, in order to obtain an MBA at Stanford. Initially launched in April 2008, the program was started by Reliance Industries Limited. If selected, individuals will join the Class of 2017 in September 2015.
“The inclusion of promising young leaders who will make a difference in India’s future is essential for the global perspective we aspire to create in our program,” said Garth Saloner, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business. “This fellowship program allows the Stanford MBA Program to extend its outreach within India to attract the best and most diverse MBA candidates possible, regardless of their financial situation.”
Funding is renewed for the second year automatically if the student remains in good academic standing and community citizenship. Applications will be accepted until June 13, 2014.
