Knight Hennessy Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in one of the world’s best universities?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship 2026.
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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and flight expenses during the corresponding academic period are covered by the Stanford University Scholarship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Standford University
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-USA
- Location: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || PhD Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Living Stipends
- Flight Costs
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: October 8, 2025
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Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship 2026 Details
Knight Hennessy Scholarship at Stanford University gives opportunity for students to gain expertise in their chosen graduate program while also engaging with diverse disciplines and cultures within the Knight-Hennessy Scholars community.
The Knight Hennessy Scholarship offers a remarkable opportunity by providing financial support for up to three years, covering tuition fees and associated expenses, living stipends, and flight costs to ensure a comfortable and focused academic journey.
By receiving the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, you will have the privilege of joining a community of exceptional scholars from around the world who share a common drive for academic excellence, leadership, and making a positive impact.
Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship Benefits
- Fully funded tuition
- Stipend for living expenses
- Periodic stipends for up to 3 years
- Funding for educational expenses such as books, academic supplies, instructional material, and personal expenses
- Local transportation stipend
- Annual economy class airfare to and from Stanford
- Supplementary academic grants
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Available Programmes for Knight Hennessy Scholarship
For the 2025 cohort all graduate programs available at the Stanford University are eligible for the scholarship.
Exceptions include;
- Applicants to the Honors Cooperative Program
- Applicants to the Master of Liberal Arts
- Applicants to the Doctor of Science of Law (JSD)
- Current Stanford students applying for coterminal graduate study
- Current Stanford PhD students adding an MA or MS degree in their current discipline
Knight Hennessy Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- You are applying separately but concurrently to KHS and a full-time Stanford graduate degree program such that you will start both in the same year.
- You have already been offered and deferred admission to a full-time Stanford graduate degree program, and will apply to KHS such that you will start both in the same year.
- You are a current Stanford graduate student who will apply to add a second full-time Stanford graduate degree program, such that you will start both KHS and the new program in the same year.
- You are a current Stanford PhD student in your first year of enrollment, and will apply to KHS such that you will start KHS in your second year of PhD enrollment.
- You have obtained an undergraduate degree from January 2018 onwards.
How To Apply for Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the details we have provided in this post
- Ensure your eligibility and that you meet the criteria
- Apply first for a Stanford University graduate degree.
- Proceed to apply for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship if you already have accepted an admission
- Gaining admission is the beginning of a new journey to greater leadership as a Knight-Hennessy scholar, you will be contacted if your application is successful.
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