Applications are now open for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University for the 2027 cohort. This prestigious fully funded scholarship supports outstanding graduates from all over the world to pursue any full-time graduate degree at Stanford. It provides comprehensive financial support along with leadership development opportunities.
There is no application fee for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars application. The program is open to applicants of all nationalities with no restrictions based on age, field of study, or career goals.For more BS, MS, Phd, Postdoc Positions visit here.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: Masters & PhD, MBA
- Host Country: United States.
- Host Institution: Stanford University.
- Application Deadline: October 6, 2026
- Open For: All nationalities
- Funding Type: Fully funded
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Full funding that covers tuition and associated fees for up to three years.
- A generous stipend to cover living expenses, housing, books, supplies, and personal costs.
- One economy-class round-trip flight to and from Stanford each year.
- A one-time relocation stipend when you first arrive.
- Additional funding in later years for conferences and other academic activities.
- Membership in a diverse global community of scholars and leaders.
- Strong lifelong connections and opportunities to work on meaningful projects with other scholars
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Eligibility Criteria:
- You must apply to and gain admission to a full-time Stanford graduate degree program.
- You need to submit separate applications to both the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program and your chosen Stanford graduate program.
- You must have earned your first bachelor’s degree in January 2020 or later.
- For applicants with military service the eligibility window extends to January 2018 or later.
- Current students expected to graduate by September 2027 are eligible to apply.
- The program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and nationalities.
- Some programs are not eligible such as Honors Cooperative Program, Master of Liberal Arts, certain law degrees, and coterminal degrees in the same field.
- Undocumented students with DACA status may apply.
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Available Prorams:
- PhD in Education
Graduate School of Education
Deadline: Typically November 2026
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Graduate School of Education
Deadline: Typically January 2027
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Department of Computer Science
Deadline: Typically December 2026
APPLY HERE - MS and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Deadline: Typically December 2, 2026
APPLY HERE - MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Deadline: Typically December 1, 2026
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- MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Deadline: 1 December 2026
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Department of Chemical Engineering
Deadline: Typically December 2026 (confirm when applications open)
APPLY HERE - PhD in Statistics
Department of Statistics
Deadline: December 2, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)
APPLY HERE - MS in Statistics / Data Science
Department of Statistics
Deadline: January 7, 2027 (11:59 PM PST)
APPLY HERE - PhD and MA in Economics / Psychology / Biology / English
School of Humanities and Sciences
Deadline: Typically December 2026 (confirm per department)
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- MBA Program
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Deadline: Typically September 2026 (recommended for KHS)
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Deadline: Typically December 2026
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Deadline: 16 February 2027 (earlier submission advised for KHS)
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Stanford School of Medicine
Deadline: 1st October 2026
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Doer School of Sustainability
Deadline: Typically December 2026
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How to Apply:
- Prepare and submit your Knight-Hennessy Scholars application by October 6, 2026.
- Apply separately to your chosen Stanford graduate degree program by its specific deadline.
- Make sure both applications are complete and submitted on time before October 2026.
- Include all required materials such as essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a video statement for the Knight-Hennessy application.
- Selection is based on independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset.
- Visit the official Knight-Hennessy website to start your application and read the full guidelines.
- Begin the process early because it is highly competitive.
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