The application portal for the 2026 cohort of Stanford University’s esteemed Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program is now officially available. Now is your chance to apply to one of the most prestigious academic and leadership programs in the world if you are a motivated, aspirational, and forward-thinking student from anywhere in the world.
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When is the Application Deadline:
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time
🎓 Tell Me About The Award:
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a fully funded graduate-level scholarship at Stanford University, USA. It supports students pursuing any full-time graduate degree—including MA, MBA, PhD, MD, JD, and more—at Stanford. The program focuses not just on academic excellence, but also leadership development, interdisciplinary learning, and a commitment to public service. Scholars are immersed in a global cohort and benefit from tailored leadership training, mentorship, and transformative experiences.
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📚 Which Fields are Eligible?
All Stanford full-time graduate programs including:
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Education
- Law (JD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Business (MBA)
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Sustainability
- Public Policy
…and more.
🏷️ Type:
🌍 Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship
👥 Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
✅ Be applying for a full-time graduate program at Stanford that begins in Fall 2026
✅ Have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) between January 2019 and August 2025
✅ Be forward-thinking, with a track record of independent thinking, leadership, and civic engagement
✅ Be from any country worldwide
📌 How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Independence of thought
- Purposeful leadership
- Civic mindset and global perspective
- Academic readiness for Stanford’s graduate programs
- Quality of essays, video statement, recommendations, and interviews
🌍 Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌐 All countries – international and U.S. applicants are equally eligible
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
📍 Stanford University, California, USA
🏅 How Many Awards?
🎯 Approximately 80–100 scholars are selected each year
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
✔️ Full funding for graduate studies at Stanford
✔️ Tuition & fees fully covered
✔️ Living stipend (housing, food, academic supplies)
✔️ Travel stipend for one round-trip ticket annually
✔️ Leadership development, mentorship, and access to a global alumni network
✔️ Access to immersive programs like the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP)
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
🕓 Duration of your graduate program (1–4+ years depending on the degree)
📝 How to Apply:
You must submit two separate applications:
- 🧾 Knight-Hennessy Scholars Application
- Includes: CV, transcripts, letters of recommendation, short essays, and a video statement (later stage)
- 🏫 Stanford Graduate Program Application
- Apply directly to your chosen graduate program at Stanford
- Check the department’s specific deadline (may vary)
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/before-you-apply
