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Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2026

Stanford University

Location: Stanford University, California, USA

Eligibility *Open to applicants of all nationalities and academic backgrounds *Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in January 2019 or later (January 2017 or later for military applicants) *Must apply and be accepted to a full-time Stanford graduate program (MA, PhD, MBA, MD, JD, etc.) *Current Stanford PhD students in their first year are eligible Strong evidence of: • Independence of thought • Purposeful leadership • Civic mindset

The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship is a fully funded program at Stanford University that empowers exceptional students from around the world to pursue graduate studies — including Master’s, PhD, MBA, MD, and JD programs. It focuses on leadership development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global impact.

Eligibility

*Open to applicants of all nationalities and academic backgrounds

*Must have earned a bachelor’s degree in January 2019 or later (January 2017 or later for military applicants)

*Must apply and be accepted to a full-time Stanford graduate program (MA, PhD, MBA, MD, JD, etc.)

*Current Stanford PhD students in their first year are eligible

Strong evidence of:
• Independence of thought
• Purposeful leadership
• Civic mindset

Funding / Coverage

*Full tuition and associated fees

*Living and academic stipend

*Travel allowance

*Leadership training and global networking opportunities

8 oktober 2025

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