The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program offers fully-funded scholarships for national and international graduate students at Stanford University. This program is designed to support students with visionary minds who exhibit leadership qualities and are eager to engage in multicultural and diverse activities. The scholarship aims to foster a collaborative culture while enabling scholars to tackle complex global challenges through an in-depth educational experience.

  • 🎓 Knight Hennessy Scholarship Program 2026 is for national and international students at Stanford University.
  • 🌍 Fully-funded opportunity for graduate students across diverse disciplines.
  • 🏆 Focus on leadership, multicultural experiences, and addressing global challenges.
  • 🏠 Scholars integrate into the King Global Leadership Program and Denning House community.
  • 💼 Benefits include tuition coverage, living stipend, travel grants, and more.
  • 📅 Scholarship duration is up to 3 years with approximately 100 scholarships available.
  • 📝 Eligibility criteria include independence of thought, leadership, and a civic mindset.
  • 📅 Application deadline: October 8, 2025, 1:00pm Pacific Time.

Designation

Graduate Scholar

Research Area

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Various graduate programs at Stanford University, including but not limited to JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs, as well as joint and dual degrees.

Location

Stanford University, California, USA

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Applicants must be graduates from any nationality, ethnicity, gender, or age.
  • Must be newly enrolled in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program.
  • Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in January 2018 or later (or January 2015 or later for US military applicants).
  • Must demonstrate:
  1. Independence of thought
  2. Purposeful leadership
  3. Civic mindset
  • TOEFL is accepted by all Stanford graduate programs; IELTS and PTE are also accepted for the MBA program.

Job Description

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Selected scholars will receive comprehensive funding covering tuition, associated fees, living and educational stipends, annual return airfare, and opportunities for supplemental grants for educational enrichment. Scholars will participate in the King Global Leadership Program, fostering interpersonal and collaborative skills while addressing pressing global issues.

How to Apply

  1. Separate Applications: Applicants must submit an application for both the scholarship and a Stanford graduate degree program.
  2. Indicate Program: In the scholarship application, specify the Stanford degree program.
  3. Online Submission: Application materials must be submitted online in English.
  4. Recommended Browsers: Use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the application process.

Required Documents:

  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Standardized Test Score
  • One-page Resume
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • Essays
  • Two Short-Answer Responses
  • Video Story
  • In-Person Assessment

Last Date to Apply

The deadline for applications is October 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

For more details and to apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program, please visit the official Stanford University scholarship website.

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