Application Deadline: October 9
Finalist Interviews: Early February
Overview
Read carefully the Knight-Hennessy Foundation website for more information and to apply.
The Knight-Hennessy scholarship offers up to three years of funding for a graduate degree in any of Stanford University’s 125 degree programs, from PhD’s in education, engineering, the humanities, and the natural sciences to professional degrees such as the MS, JD, MD, MBA, or MFA.
In addition to their graduate studies, scholars participate in leadership development programs and immersive study trips and have mentor opportunities with major leaders in the business, government, and nonprofit fields.
The scholarship is open to citizens from any country. Those who are interested must have earned an undergraduate degree in 2015 or later to be eligible to apply for acceptance in the fall of 2024.
Institutional endorsement is not required. Applicants should contact their faculty advisors as they prepare the applications.