The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program 2025

The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program 2025 is offered for individuals working in hotel operations. It continues the legacy of Rai Bahadur M.S. Oberoi and Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi by offering two prestigious scholarships:

• Dare To Dream Scholarship
• Be The Best Scholarship

These scholarships aim to empower and support exceptional individuals who demonstrate outstanding potential and dedication to becoming world-class hoteliers. Selected candidates will receive financial support for MBA program and tours.

The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, is a premier Indian luxury hospitality brand that offers hotels, resorts, and river cruises under the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts and Trident brands. Committed to exceptional service and personalised experiences, the group values continuous learning, sustainability, and community engagement in the luxury hospitality sector.

Source: oberoigroup.com

The Oberoi Group is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be aged between 28 to 35 years as on 15 August in the year of applying
• possess a 3-year degree in hotel management or any other discipline from a recognised university, demonstrating academic excellence with a minimum of 70% aggregate in the most recent degree course, as evidenced by transcripts
• hold a valid minimum SCORE of 7 in IELTS or 100 in TOEFL (online version will be acceptable)
• have five years of continuous full-time employment experience as an Executive in a hotel company in various departments such as Front Office, Food and Beverage Service, Kitchen, or Housekeeping operations, as demonstrated by my performance ratings
• have the following as respective of the opportunity:
  • A letter of recommendation from the reporting General Manager, coordinated directly by The Oberoi Group, and, validation from the Company/Corporate Head, coordinated directly by The Oberoi Group (for Dare to Dream Scholarship)
  • A letter of recommendation from the reporting General Manager, and, validation from the Company/Corporate Head (for Be The Best Scholarship)

The Oberoi Group will pay the related expenses for the MBA programme at EHL and an annual best practice tour for the selected candidates.

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click for details on the respective scholarship option.
Step 4: On the page that opens, navigate to ‘Apply Now’ and click it.
Step 5: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit the application.

• A recent passport-sized colour photograph with a white background
• Official Class 10 Transcript from the School Board
• Official Class 12 Transcript from the School Board
• Proof of Graduation/Degree from the College/University
• Proof of Post-Graduation Degree from the College/University (if applicable)
• IELTS/TOEFL Test SCOREs (The test should have been taken any time in the last two years)
• Complete and updated resume
• Statement of Purpose

Note:- All documents must be in a PDF format and should not exceed a file size of 2 MB.

Selection of candidates will include interviews by senior leaders of The Oberoi Group, virtual interviews by EHL Hospitality Business School, and a final interview by a panel of respective representatives.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2025
Virtual Interviews: 30 November 2025
EHL MBA Program Start: March 2026
Executive Mentorship Start: April 2026

Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Oberoi Group is offering this opportunity.

Question: Is there an application cost/fee?
Answer: The application process is free and does not require any payments.

Question: Are there extra benefits for disabled students?
Answer: All the students will receive equal benefits.

Question: What is the mode of application?
Answer: The application is online through the official website.

Question: Are offline applications accepted?
Answer: No, only online applications will be accepted.

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications must include relevant educational and professional transcripts or certificates, where applicable. These documents need to be uploaded while filling out the application form. 
• Additionally, a valid IELTS or TOEFL score certificate must be uploaded with the application form. 
• If, at any stage during the selection process, the information provided by the applicant is found to be false, the application will be rejected, and the applicant will not be allowed to apply for this scholarship program in the future. 
• All stages of the selection process will be based on the eligibility criteria and further shortlisting according to merit. 
• Upon successful selection for The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program, the applicant will be required to sign 'The Oberoi Scholarship Program Training Agreement,' which outlines the terms and conditions of the scholarship program.
• All personal data and accompanying documents that may contain confidential and legally privileged information are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are directed.