Oberoi Group announces second edition of The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program

The Oberoi Group said on Thursday it has launched the second edition of The Oberoi Group Scholarship Program. The chain said this initiative, launched last year, honours the legacy of Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi and Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi as it creates the next generation of hospitality leaders through 'world-class' education and international exposure.

The Oberoi Group will offer two scholarships: The Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi – ‘Dare to Dream’ Scholarship which is open to hotel operations executives from hotels outside The Oberoi Group in India, and the Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi – ‘Be the Best’ Scholarship, which is available for hotel operations executives from The Oberoi Group in India and overseas.

The hospitality chain said each scholarship recipient will pursue a Master of Business Administration in Hospitality at École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland – one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality management schools. The two-year MBA combines virtual learning with a three-week immersive experience at the EHL campus in Lausanne each year, complemented by a Best Practice Tour at some of the world’s finest hotels.

"The inaugural edition of the scholarship program reinforced our belief in the importance of nurturing talent for the future of hospitality. We are proud to launch its second edition, carrying forward the legacy of our founders by supporting exceptional individuals to become world-class hoteliers,” said Arjun Oberoi, executive chairman of The Oberoi Group. Vikram Oberoi, CEO, The Oberoi Group said the chain's founders believed in the 'transformative' power of continuous learning and mentorship. "Building on the success of the first edition, inspires us to continue investing in people who will shape the future of hospitality with a deep understanding of our business, innovation, leadership, and a commitment to exceptional guest experiences," he added.