Stanford University · 🇺🇸 United States · North America
FundingFully Funded
LevelMasters/PhD
DeadlineOctober
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Covers up to three years of tuition, a living and academic stipend, and travel for a full-time Stanford graduate degree. Up to 3 years (length of the graduate degree)
ProviderStanford University
CountryUnited States (North America)
Host university / institutionStanford University
Degree levelsMasters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineEarly October deadline; you must also meet your Stanford degree program's separate deadline.
IntakeFall 2027
Applications openVaries
CompetitionVery High
Programme durationUp to 3 years (length of the graduate degree)
MastersPhDAll fields
Knight-Hennessy Scholars eligibility criteria
Citizens and residents of all countries may apply
First bachelor's degree earned in January 2020 or later (for 2027 cohort; earlier with military service)
Must apply to and enroll full-time in an eligible Stanford graduate program the same year
Eligible programs include DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, and PhD
No age restrictions
Prior graduate degrees permitted if first bachelor's meets recency requirement
Access to a global scholar community and Denning House
KHeystone projects, workshops, and guest-speaker events
Required documents
Online KHS application (short answers & essay)
Resume/CV
Academic transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Test scores (only if required by the chosen degree program)
Video statement (by invitation)
How to apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Early October deadline; you must also meet your Stanford degree program's separate deadline. Submit a complete application before the October deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers up to three years of tuition, a living and academic stipend, and travel for a full…
LevelsMasters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Citizens and residents of all countries may apply First bachelor's degree earned in January 2020 or later (for 2027 cohort; earlier with military service) Must apply to and enroll full-time in an eligible Stanford graduate program the same year Eligible programs include DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, and PhD No age restrictions Prior graduate degrees permitted if first bachelor's meets recency requirement
Full tuition and associated fees (up to 3 years) Living and academic expenses stipend Annual travel stipend (one round-trip to/from Stanford) Multidisciplinary leadership development program Access to a global scholar community and Denning House KHeystone projects, workshops, and guest-speaker events
Online KHS application (short answers & essay) Resume/CV Academic transcripts Two letters of recommendation Test scores (only if required by the chosen degree program) Video statement (by invitation)
Early October deadline; you must also meet your Stanford degree program's separate deadline.
No — applications for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars are free.