fully funded United States
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Fully funded (Stanford tuition, living stipend, academic travel grant, and relocation allowance)
Application DeadlineOctober 6, 2026
Degree Levelsmaster, phd, fellowship
Official AuthoritySponsor Source
Scholarship Overview & FAQs
About Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford University is a prestigious, fully funded leadership development and graduate fellowship program. Named after John L. Hennessy (former Stanford President) and Phil Knight (Nike co-founder), the program brings together high-potential students from all academic backgrounds to foster collaborative solutions to global challenges.
Coverage & Financial Benefits
- Stanford University tuition fees covered in full
- Monthly living stipend covering room, board, and personal expenses
- Academic travel allowance (relocation and academic trips)
- Access to the Denning House community and leadership development programs
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Must have earned your first bachelor's degree in January 2020 or later
- 2Must concurrently apply to and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program
- 3Open to citizens of all countries (no citizenship restrictions)
Required Application Documents
- Online KHS application
- One-page resume
- Transcript of college coursework
- Two recommendation letters
- Personal essay and short answers
- Separate Stanford graduate program application
Host University
Stanford University
Stanford, California, USALeland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Open a Knight-Hennessy Scholars application starting June 1, 2026.
- Step 2Submit the scholars application by October 6, 2026.
- Step 3Submit your Stanford graduate program application by December 1, 2026, or earlier.
- Step 4Participate in the online video introduction and final selection interviews.