AWARD DETAILS

Each year up to 100 high-achieving students who are independent thinkers, display purposeful leadership, and have a civic orientation will receive full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford University. Knight-Hennessy scholars may pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD. programs. The interdisciplinary community of Knight-Hennessy Scholars work together to find new solutions to real-world problems. Applicants must submit a separate application to the Stanford University graduate program they plan to apply to. Award of the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship is contingent upon acceptance to Stanford. 

Eligibility 

• Open to applicants of all nationalities
• Open to all academic fields
• Graduating senior, Alumni (within four years of earning their first Bachelor’s degree, and enroll within five years of earning their first Bachelor’s degree)

Award Highlights: 

• Full funding (tuition, stipend, and graduate program and related academic expenses) to pursue a graduate education at one of Stanford’s 125+ graduate programs
• The program has a distinctly multidisciplinary focus, and will provide opportunities for leadership training, mentorship and cohort-based experiential learning

Application Components: 

• Applicants must apply to one of Stanford University's graduate programs. Priority is given to applicants who apply for programs lasting more than one year.
• Online application
  • Two personal essays and two short answer questions
• Transcripts for all colleges and universities attended
• Standardized test scores (as required by the graduate program you are applying to)
• Resume (1 page)
• Letter of recommendation (2)
  • that address your ability and determination to make a difference
• Video story (prompt provided at application link, 2 minutes, maximum)

https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/

October 12, 2022 (1:00 pm Pacific Time)

Advisor: Office of Distinguished Scholarship