Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 (Stanford University, USA)
About this scholarship
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is Stanford University’s flagship graduate fellowship, funding up to three years of any full-time graduate degree at Stanford, from PhDs and master’s programs to the MBA, MD, and JD, while scholars take part in a leadership development program alongside their degree.
The program is open to citizens of all countries and there is no field restriction: you apply to Knight-Hennessy and separately to your Stanford graduate program in the same admissions cycle.
For 2027 entry, the Knight-Hennessy application is expected to be due in early October 2026, ahead of most Stanford program deadlines. Check the official site for the confirmed date and your degree program’s own deadline.
Eligibility
- Citizens of all countries may apply
- First university degree earned in 2020 or later (rolling 7-year rule; confirm the year for the 2027 cycle)
- Applying to (or enrolling in) a full-time Stanford graduate program in the same cycle
- No field, GPA, or test-score cutoffs, but admission to the Stanford program is required
Benefits & Coverage
- Funding for tuition and fees up to 3 years
- Stipend for living and academic expenses
- Travel stipend
- Leadership development through the King Global Leadership Program
- Community at Denning House on the Stanford campus
Required Documents
- Online Knight-Hennessy application
- One recommendation letter (plus your program's own letters)
- Transcripts
- Essays and short-answer responses
- Video introduction
- Separate full application to your Stanford graduate program
How to Apply
- Apply to Knight-Hennessy by the early-October deadline
- Submit your Stanford graduate program application by its own deadline
- Finalists attend Immersion Weekend at Stanford
- You must be admitted by both your program and Knight-Hennessy to receive the award
Frequently asked questions
Is Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Fully funded (tuition, stipend for living and academic expenses, travel allowance) for up to 3 years. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Masters, PhD, Professional degrees.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is October 6, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Citizens of all countries may apply; First university degree earned in 2020 or later (rolling 7-year rule; confirm the year for the 2027 cycle); Applying to (or enrolling in) a full-time Stanford graduate program in the same cycle; No field, GPA, or test-score cutoffs, but admis… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
