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Citizens and residents of all countries may apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars if they earned a first bachelor's degree in January 2020 or later (January 2018 or later for U.S. military veterans) and are applying concurrently to a full-time Stanford graduate degree program starting in the same year.
Scholars receive up to three years of funding: tuition and associated fees, a living and academic stipend, an annual economy travel stipend, a one-time relocation stipend, and optional supplemental academic enrichment funds.
The Knight-Hennessy application is separate from but concurrent with Stanford graduate admission. It includes essays, recommendations, and evidence of independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary leadership development program at Stanford University preparing graduate students to tackle difficult global challenges.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars awards Amount varies. It is sponsored by Stanford University.
The deadline is October 6, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Graduate; Stanford University; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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