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Stanford MBA Program

Diversity

Diversity often means different things to different people. At the Stanford Graduate School of Business, diversity refers to the wide range of individual perspectives encompassed within each class. These perspectives are related to—but not defined exclusively by—students' ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, gender, sexual orientation, education, work experiences, and career aspirations. Here, you can be yourself.

Expand Your Vision

The Stanford Graduate School of Business believes a diverse MBA class is one of our strongest assets. It is also one of our greatest teaching tools. We support varied perspectives and integrate them in our community, educational approach, and curriculum.

You’ll enjoy broad-ranging discussions and exchanges with your classmates. You’ll have opportunities to explore issues relating to career opportunities, ethnicity, entrepreneurship, economic development, quality of life, family, current events, and gender. As a microcosm of the world, the GSB is the perfect place for aspiring leaders and managers to expand your own visions.

Clubs and Activities

Our numerous clubs and activities are an outgrowth of our students’ interests. Here, there is something for everyone, with many opportunities to strengthen leadership skills.

In addition to many career interest groups, these clubs include:

  • Africa Business Club
  • Asian Society
  • Biz Partners
  • Black Business Students Association (BBSA)
  • Canadian Club
  • GSB Catholic Community (Questus)
  • Christian Fellowship
  • Europe Club
  • Hispanic Business Students Association (HBSA)
  • Jewish Business Students Association
  • Latin American Club
  • Out4Biz
  • South Asian Student Association (SASA)
  • Women in Management (WIM)

The Charles P. Bonini Partnership for Diversity Fellowship Program

The Charles P. Bonini Partnership for Diversity Fellowship Program (P4D) provides students with a unique professional opportunity and financial support.

In collaboration with sponsoring companies, the Bonini Fellowship places students who have been admitted to the Stanford MBA Program in nine-to-twelve-month internships. Fellows defer enrolling in the Stanford MBA Program for one year to complete the internship. During the internships, you are paid a competitive pre-MBA salary and standard benefits. After the internship is complete, you receive a full-tuition grant to the MBA Program with no obligation to return to the sponsoring company.

Since 1994, the program has named 18 Bonini Fellows to 10 corporate sponsors such as Citigroup, Eli Lilly and Company, Ford Motor Company, GlaxoSmithKline, and Goldman Sachs. Applicants who believe you bring a unique perspective to work and the classroom—because of culture, race, ethnicity, background, work, or life experiences—are encouraged to apply.

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