Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
by Reliance Foundation and Stanford Graduate School of Business
About Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
The Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship supports Indian candidates who are admitted to the two-year MBA programme at Stanford Graduate School of Business. It is aimed at students with strong leadership and work experience who need financial help to attend.
You do not apply to a separate scholarship office: you apply for the Stanford MBA, and the fellowship is given to selected admitted candidates. Terms can change, so confirm the latest details with Stanford.
What it covers
- Funding that covers a large part of the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees and living costs
- Support from the Stanford and Reliance alumni communities
Eligibility
- Indian citizen
- Admission to the Stanford GSB MBA programme
- Strong GMAT or GRE score and English test result (Stanford lists minimum scores such as TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0)
- Leadership qualities and work experience
- Financial need is considered
- Recipients are generally expected to return to India after the programme (confirm on the official page)
How to apply
- Prepare for the GMAT or GRE and an English language test
- Apply to the Stanford MBA in one of the application rounds
- Explain your financial situation in the financial aid section
- Wait for the admission decision
- Selected admitted candidates are told about the fellowship by Stanford
Documents usually required
- Transcripts
- GMAT or GRE score
- English test result
- Resume and employment history
- Letters of recommendation
- Essays and financial documents
Frequently asked questions
Do I apply for the fellowship separately?
You apply for the Stanford MBA; the fellowship is decided by Stanford for admitted candidates.
How many are selected?
Only a few fellowships are given each year.
Is financial need considered?
Yes, along with leadership and work experience.
Where do I check the latest terms?
On the Stanford GSB website, because terms can change.
Scholarship terms, amounts and dates change every year. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before you apply. Details last checked: September 2026. Open official website