Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
The Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship supports Indian students to pursue the MBA program at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), USA.
It is funded by Reliance Industries, and aims to develop future leaders for India
Who Can Apply
You must:
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Be an Indian citizen
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Have a Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
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Show leadership potential
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Have professional experience (2–10 years typical)
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Be committed to working in India after MBA
Financial Support
The fellowship covers:
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Approximately 80% of tuition and fees of the 2-year MBA
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Additional support available via need-based financial aid
Condition:
After the MBA, the candidate must return to work in India for at least 2 years.
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
| Stage | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1. Fellowship Application | Personal profile, essays, resume |
| 2. GMAT or GRE | Required score submission |
| 3. TOEFL/IELTS | For English proficiency (if required) |
| 4. Stanford MBA Application | Full application including essays & LORs |
| 5. Interview | Final shortlist interview with GSB |
Opening Date: 12-Nov-2025 10:28 PM
Closing Date: 12-Nov-2025 10:28 PM
1) GMAT / GRE
Used for academic evaluation.
GMAT Syllabus
| Section | Skills Tested |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | Arithmetic, Algebra, Data Analysis, Word Problems |
| Verbal Reasoning | Reading comprehension, Critical reasoning, Sentence correction |
| Analytical Writing | Argument analysis essay |
| Integrated Reasoning | Data interpretation, Tables, Graphs |
GRE Syllabus
| Section | Skills Tested |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Reasoning | Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Data Analysis |
| Verbal Reasoning | Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Logical reasoning |
| Analytical Writing | Issue essay + Argument essay |
2) Essays (Most Critical Part)
The essays determine if you have leadership qualities + purpose.
Main essay themes:
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Life story & identity
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Career journey + achievements
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Leadership experiences
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Why Stanford?
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Why MBA now?
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Your post-MBA goals in India
3) Resume
1-page professional resume, highlighting:
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Impact
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Results
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Leadership
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Growth
4) Letters of Recommendation
Usually two LORs, from people who have directly supervised you.
5) Interview
They evaluate:
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Clarity of goals
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Leadership
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Confidence
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Emotional maturity
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Fit with Stanford values
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.