Category
Masters & PhD
Details
Knight-Hennessy Scholars develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford. The deadline is an estimate for the 2027 intake, based on previous application cycles which typically close in early October.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens of all countries are welcome to apply.
- You must have earned, in January 2020 or later, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.
- You must apply to and be accepted into a full-time Stanford graduate degree program, including but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, or PhD programs.
Financial Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive funding, including:
- A fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated fees.
- A stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses).
- A travel grant intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford.