2024 Knight-Hennessy scholars at Stanford University – USA

Location: California, USA

Program: Master’s, PhD, Research

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 3 years

Deadline: October 9, 2024, 1:00pm Pacific Time

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a prestigious graduate-level scholarship program at Stanford University. Established in 2016, it aims to develop global leaders who can address complex challenges. The program provides full funding for graduate studies, leadership development, and experiential learning, and brings together a diverse cohort of talented individuals from around the world. Scholars can pursue master’s or PhD degrees in any field, and become part of a vibrant community of leaders committed to making a positive impact.

Stanford University is a private research university located in California, USA. Founded in 1885, it is recognized globally for academic excellence, innovative research, and successful alumni. The university comprises seven schools, including business, law, medicine, and engineering, and is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Benefits of The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program

During each of the first three years of graduate study, Knight-Hennessy scholars receive several types of funding:

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 stipend intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford

Additional funding specific to certain years:

Newly enrolling scholars receive a one-time relocation stipend intended to offset some of the costs associated with relocation to the area and/or technology purchases.
Scholars in their second and third years may apply for supplemental funds to support academic enrichment activities (e.g., conference travel).

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Requirements to Stanford

First, in addition to applying to Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS), applicants must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program including, but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, or PhD programs. Applicants must meet at least one of the following four conditions:

You are applying separately but concurrently to KHS and a full-time Stanford graduate degree program such that you will start both in the same year.
You have already been offered and deferred admission to a full-time Stanford graduate degree program and will apply to KHS such that you will start both in the same year.
You are a current Stanford graduate student who will apply to add a second full-time Stanford graduate degree program, such that you will start both KHS and the new program in the same year.
You are a current Stanford PhD student in your first year of enrollment and will apply to KHS such that you will start KHS in your second year of PhD enrollment.

Undergraduate Degree Date Requirement.

Applicants must have earned, in January 2018 or later, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.
For applicants who served in the military, we extend the eligibility window by two years in acknowledgement of longer service commitments; applicant must have earned his/her degree in January 2016 or later to enroll in 2025.
Current college students are eligible if applicant will earn first degree by September 2025.
Within the eligibility window, we do not give preference based on recency of the degree.

NOTE

Knight-Hennessy Scholars has no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration. We encourage citizens and residents of all countries to apply. We do not require applicants to seek endorsements from colleges, universities, or other institutions. Additionally, there are no quotas by discipline or program.
Do not make any payment or provide your account/debit card(s) details when apply for scholarships