ScholarshipsKnight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford
Fully FundedUniversity RenewableMaster · PhD · MD · JD · MBA
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford
United States Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, Stanford University Any graduate degree at Stanford (MBA, JD, MD, MA, MS, PhD)
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Amount
Full cost of attendance (~USD 90,000/year)
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
159 days left
Country
United States
Awards
Approximately 100 per year
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Provider
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, Stanford University
Type
University
Field of Study
Any graduate degree at Stanford (MBA, JD, MD, MA, MS, PhD)
Awards Available
Approximately 100 per year
Duration
Full duration of Stanford graduate degree (2-5 years)
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
All nationalities
GPA Requirement
No minimum stated, but admitted students typically have exceptional academic records
Language
Must meet Stanford's graduate program English proficiency requirements
Age Limit
Must have received your first undergraduate degree no earlier than January 2022 (for 2027 cohort)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 1-2% acceptance rate
Results Announced
February for September start
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is Stanford University's largest fully endowed scholarship program, selecting up to 100 students annually from around the world to pursue graduate education across all of Stanford's schools. Named after Phil Knight (Nike founder) and John Hennessy (former Stanford president), it is one of the world's most generous scholarships, providing not only full funding but extensive leadership development and community.
- Full tuition for entire graduate program
- Stipend for living expenses
- Computer allowance
- Travel funding
- Three-year funding for most programs
- Access to KH leadership development programming and global community
- Independence of thought and purposefulness
- Courage and resilience in the face of adversity
- Collaborative spirit and ability to work across differences
- Kindness and respect for others
- Demonstrated leadership and civic commitment
Application Deadline (159 days left)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Results Announced
February for September start
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