Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Up to three years of Stanford graduate study with tuition, a living stipend and annual travel, plus a leadership programme. Open to all nationalities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United States
Funding
Tuition for up to three years, a living and academic stipend, and one return trip to Stanford each year.
Eligible applicants
All nationalities
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Overview
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is offered by Stanford University for Master’s, PhD study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionApply to, be admitted to and enrol in a full-time Stanford graduate programme in the same year
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition for up to three years of graduate study
Included
Stipend for living and academic expenses
Included
Travel stipend for one return trip a year
Included
King Global Leadership Program
Included
Tuition for up to three years, a living and academic stipend, and one return trip to Stanford each year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens and residents of all countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Previous qualification
- First bachelor's degree earned in January 2020 or later for the 2027 cohort
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to all nationalities. Your first bachelor's degree must have been earned in January 2020 or later (2018 with military service), and you must be admitted to a full-time Stanford graduate degree.
Applicant profile
- All nationalities
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to all nationalities. Your first bachelor's degree must have been earned in January 2020 or later (2018 with military service), and you must be admitted to a full-time Stanford graduate degree.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Open the official programme page linked below.
- 2
Confirm the current eligibility, funding, and deadline.
- 3
Prepare the documents requested for your study level and applicant group.
- 4
Apply through the provider’s official route.
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 cohort application has closed; the 2028 cohort application opens in June 2027.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Stanford University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.