If you are planning to study at Stanford University, California, USA then apply for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship now! The last date for accepting applications is October 8, 2025.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a graduate-level scholarship opportunity for international students to study at Stanford University. It was founded in 2016 and aims to equip students with the skills to become leaders in addressing complex global issues through innovative solutions.
As you consider whether Knight-Hennessy Scholars is the right complement to your Stanford graduate studies, we invite you to explore why we exist, who we are, what we do, where we do it, and how we financially support you. We also encourage you to consider the benefits of joining a multidisciplinary and multicultural cohort. For more information click here.
To be eligible for admission to graduate study at Stanford, you must meet the university’s minimum requirements for academic credentials and English proficiency.
Minimum Education Requirements
You must have earned, in January 2019 or later, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.
To apply to join the cohort in:
You must have earned your first bachelor’s degree by:
To apply to join the cohort in: 2026
You must have earned your first bachelor’s degree by: January 2019 or later
As a graduate student enrolled at Stanford, you will be expected to read English with ease, understand rapid idiomatic English as used in lectures and group discussions, and express thoughts quickly and clearly in spoken and written English.
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Fee Waivers
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October 8, 2025
The application closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on your program’s deadline.
