Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2026

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a prestigious graduate scholarship programme at Stanford University in the United States. It is designed to support talented students from all nationalities who want to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford while joining a multidisciplinary leadership and community experience.

The programme is open to students applying for eligible Stanford graduate degrees, including master’s and doctoral programmes. Based on the reference postings, the scholarship is fully funded and typically covers up to three years of graduate study. Support generally includes tuition, a living stipend, and travel funding, with health insurance also commonly included in summaries of the award package.

A key requirement is that applicants must separately apply for and gain admission to an eligible Stanford graduate programme. The Knight-Hennessy application is therefore linked to Stanford graduate admission rather than functioning as a standalone degree application. Selection is highly competitive and usually focuses on academic excellence, leadership potential, independence of thought, and a commitment to positive impact.

The scholarship is suitable for both domestic and international applicants, and it is one of the most prominent opportunities for graduate study in the United States. Because eligibility details, deadlines, and required materials can vary slightly by admission cycle and by the Stanford degree programme, applicants should review the official Knight-Hennessy and Stanford admissions pages carefully before applying.

• Host institution: Stanford University
• Host country: United States
• Study levels: Master’s and PhD/doctoral graduate study
• Typical coverage: tuition, stipend, travel, and related graduate-study support