Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2025–26 at Stanford University | Fully Funded Graduate Programs in the USA

SCHOLARSHIP OVVERVIEW

Host University: Stanford University
Location: California, United States
Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD, MS, MBA, MFA, MD, JD
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: International Students from all countries
Application Deadline: October 11, 2025

About the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is one of the most prestigious and fully funded graduate scholarship initiatives in the world, offered at Stanford University, USA. Each year, approximately 100 exceptional scholars are selected globally to pursue graduate studies at one of the world’s top-ranked institutions.

The program is designed to build a multidisciplinary community of future global leaders who are committed to addressing complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.

Scholarship Benefits

Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive comprehensive funding for the full duration of their graduate program, which includes:

• Full tuition coverage (commensurate with the department’s standard level of enrollment)
• Living stipend for room, board, books, supplies, personal expenses, and local transportation
• Annual round-trip airfare to and from Stanford
• Supplemental funding for academic endeavors such as conference travel

Scholarship Duration

• Master’s degrees: Up to 3 years
• Doctoral degrees (PhD): Up to 6 years
• Joint or dual graduate degrees may have varying durations depending on the program

Eligible Fields of Study

Knight-Hennessy Scholars can pursue any graduate degree at Stanford University, including but not limited to:

• School of Engineering (All programs)
• School of Humanities and Sciences
• School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
• Graduate School of Education
• School of Medicine and Biosciences Programs
• Graduate School of Business (MBA)
• School of Law (JD)
• Continuing Studies and Interdisciplinary Programs

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2025–26, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Open to citizens of all countries
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) earned in 2017 or later
• Applicants completing their undergraduate degree in 2025 may apply, provided the degree is conferred before enrollment
• If you have already earned a graduate degree, you remain eligible as long as your first bachelor’s was completed in 2017 or after
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) may be required unless you graduated from an institution where English is the only language of instruction

For full eligibility and selection details, applicants are encouraged to review the official website.

How to Apply

The application process is entirely online. Interested candidates must complete two separate applications:

1. Knight-Hennessy Scholars application
2. Standard graduate degree program application at Stanford

Step-by-Step:

• Create an account on the Knight-Hennessy application portal
• Prepare the required documents: personal statement, resume, two recommendation letters, video (optional), and transcripts
• Submit separate applications to both the Knight-Hennessy program and your intended graduate program at Stanford

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: October 11, 2025
• Admission Results: Early 2026
• Program Start: Fall 2026

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