STANFORD UNIVERSITY – DHIRUBHAI AMBANI FELLOWSHIP 2010

Reliance Industries Limited has generously created the Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows Program to support Indian students with financial need in obtaining an MBA at Stanford. Each year, Stanford may award up to five Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships.

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:
Apply for Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship – Apply to Stanford MBA Program – Attend Stanford MBA Program – Return to work in India.
How To Apply: 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.

Admission Criteria: 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

Application Procedure: The application (see table above for schedule) includes, among other things:
* Educational history and scores: 10th board exams, 12th board exams, Joint Entrance Exam (JEE), and/or Common Admission Test (CAT) if available
* Awards and honors (academic or social)
* Employment history and aspirations
* Resume/curriculum vitae (C.V.)
* 250-word essay question
* Individual financial information

Selection Procedure: Up to 50 Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows Finalists will be selected based on:
* Merit
* Commitment to developing India
* Financial need

Important Dates:
1 June 2010 – Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship application submission deadline.
1 July 2010 – Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists notified.
1 July 2010 to 6 October 2010 – Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists prepare for and take GMAT exam (and, if applicable, TOEFL/IELTS)
1 July 2010 to 6 October 2010 – Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship finalists prepare and submit Stanford MBA application
December 2010 – Stanford MBA Program notifies Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows
September 2011 – Stanford MBA students matriculate

Contact:
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305

Contact Number: 650-723-2300

Source: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/financial_aid/reliance-p.html