Knight Hennessy Scholars Scholarship, Stanford University 2026
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
Stanford University invites applications for the Knight Hennessy Scholars Scholarship 2026. This esteemed scholarship is open to students holding a Bachelor's degree who are eager to enroll in a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford. The program offers a unique opportunity for scholars to deepen their subject expertise and broaden their perspectives, preparing them to tackle future global opportunities and challenges.
Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students are selected for this prestigious scholarship, which provides comprehensive financial support including:
• Full tuition coverage
• A stipend to cover academic and living expenses
• A travel stipend
• Other related expenses
Candidates are sought who are independent thinkers, demonstrate purposeful leadership, and possess a strong civic orientation.
The application deadline for this scholarship is October 8, 2025 (1 AM Pacific Time).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Knight Hennessy Scholars Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Possess a Bachelor's degree obtained in 2019 or later.
• Be applying to enroll in a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford University.
• Be fulfilling all requirements of the chosen graduate degree program, which may include GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT scores, and demonstrated proficiency in the English language.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of their scholarship application:
• A one-page resume.
• Academic transcripts from all previous institutions.
• Standardised test scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE) for English language proficiency, if applicable.
• Recommendation letters.
• An essay not exceeding 1,000 words.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the Knight Hennessy Scholars Scholarship by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
2. If you are a new user, click the 'Register' button and complete the required registration details. Existing users can log in using their Gmail, mobile number, or email ID.
3. Navigate to the application section and click the apply button.
4. Carefully read all provided instructions.
5. Click the 'Start your application' button.
6. New users will need to create an account, while existing users can log in to begin their application.
7. Once successfully logged into your account, proceed to fill out the application form.
8. Upload all necessary supporting documents as specified (if required).
9. Submit your completed application.