Knight-Hennessy Scholars program - International Scholarships

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program builds a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from all over the world.
Through this program, recipients are guided to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society.

Scholarship Overview

Through the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, scholars broaden knowledge, develop skills, and strengthen character.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive funding for graduate study at Stanford University.
Each scholar is funded for up to 3 years for any graduate degree at Stanford University.
This scholarship program creates a multidisciplinary community of scholars, offering them a platform for purposeful leadership development and empowering them to impact the world positively by developing skills, broadening their knowledge, and strengthening their character.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

Any graduate degree(s) at Stanford, i.e. the graduate program to which you are admitted at the time you are selected as a scholar.

What does the scholarship cover?

Recipients of this scholarship receive:

A fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated fees
A stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, instructional materials, academic supplies, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses)
A travel grant intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford

NOTE:

Knight-Hennessy Scholars also may access supplemental funds to support academic enrichment (e.g., conference travel).

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must

Have applied to enroll in a full-time graduate program(s) at Stanford or one of Stanford’s many joint- and dual- graduate degree options
Hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Meet all the requirements of the graduate program(s) that you wish to pursue hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Received your bachelor’s degree in 2014 or later.
Be proficient in written and spoken English

Note:

Priority will be given to applicants who will spend at least two years at Stanford

Selection criteria

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Select the Stanford Graduate program you want to apply for and submit your application
Start your online application for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program and prepare the application requirements
Submit all application requirements for the scholarship by the deadline
Upload your video statement
Wait patiently for the results to be announced

Note:

You must apply separately to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and to your Stanford graduate degree program.
You must submit all Knight-Hennessy Scholars application materials in English.

Closing Date

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