Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2027 in the USA | Fully Funded
Introduction
The Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program provides outstanding students from around the world with an opportunity to pursue eligible graduate degrees at Stanford University in the United States. The program combines graduate education with leadership development, multidisciplinary learning, and participation in an international scholars community.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| University | Stanford University |
| Degree Level | Master’s, PhD, and other eligible Graduate Programs |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | October 6, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University offers outstanding students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds the opportunity to pursue eligible graduate degrees in the United States. The program combines graduate study with leadership development and a multidisciplinary community of scholars.
Selected scholars receive comprehensive financial support for major educational and living expenses and participate in the King Global Leadership Program. Through workshops, lectures, projects, and other activities, scholars develop leadership skills while engaging with an international community and pursuing meaningful academic and professional goals.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full coverage of tuition and applicable educational fees.
- Stipend to support living and academic expenses.
- Travel allowance covering an economy-class round trip to and from Stanford each year.
- Access to the King Global Leadership Program.
- Opportunity to join an international community of scholars from diverse academic backgrounds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must apply to, be admitted to, or already be enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford University.
- Applicants applying concurrently must submit applications for both the Stanford graduate program and Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, with the intention of starting both in the same year.
- Applicants with deferred Stanford graduate admission may apply to Knight-Hennessy for the same starting year.
- Current Stanford graduate students may apply when adding a second full-time graduate degree program.
- Current first-year Stanford PhD students may apply to begin the Knight-Hennessy program in their second year.
- Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree in January 2020 or later.
- Applicants should demonstrate ethical judgment, decisiveness, resilience, and motivation to achieve meaningful results.
- Applicants must demonstrate strong intellectual ability and clear thinking.
Required Documents
- Stanford graduate program application materials.
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program application materials.
- Undergraduate degree certificate or equivalent academic documentation.
- Other documents required by the selected Stanford graduate program.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Identify and apply for an eligible full-time graduate degree program at Stanford University.
- Prepare and submit a separate application for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program.
- Ensure that both applications meet their respective requirements and deadlines.
- Submit the Knight-Hennessy application before October 6, 2026.
- Press the Apply button below to visit the official application page.
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