Full funding · Study in the United States
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Fully funded: tuition and fees for any Stanford graduate degree, a living stipend and a travel allowance
- Funder
- Stanford University
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
Knight-Hennessy Scholars funds graduate study in any of Stanford's seven schools — from engineering PhDs to the MBA — while scholars join a cross-disciplinary leadership development programme.
Up to 100 scholars are selected globally each year; there are no country or subject restrictions.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications usually close in early October, a year ahead of enrolment
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying to (or enrolled in the first year of) any full-time Stanford graduate programme
- Bachelor's degree earned within the last several years (rolling window — check the current rule)
- Open to all nationalities; English proficiency per Stanford's admissions requirements
- Demonstrated independence of thought, purposeful leadership and civic mindset
How to apply
- Apply to Knight-Hennessy by the October deadline with essays and recommendations
- Apply separately to your Stanford graduate programme by its own deadline
- Submit video responses as part of the scholarship application
- Finalists attend an immersion weekend at Stanford
- Your counsellor can help sequence the two applications correctly
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars: your questions, answered
What does the Knight-Hennessy Scholars cover?
Fully funded: tuition and fees for any Stanford graduate degree, a living stipend and a travel allowance. Knight-Hennessy Scholars funds graduate study in any of Stanford's seven schools — from engineering PhDs to the MBA — while scholars join a cross-disciplinary leadership development programme.
Who is eligible for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars?
Core requirements are: Applying to (or enrolled in the first year of) any full-time Stanford graduate programme; Bachelor's degree earned within the last several years (rolling window — check the current rule); Open to all nationalities; English proficiency per Stanford's admissions requirements; Demonstrated independence of thought, purposeful leadership and civic mindset. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars deadline?
Applications usually close in early October, a year ahead of enrolment. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.