A graduate scholarship programme at Stanford for future leaders of any nationality, funding the first three years of graduate study.
1. Quick facts
- ScholarshipKnight-Hennessy Scholars
- ProviderStanford University
- CountryUSA
- LevelGraduate (any Stanford degree)
- Deadline2027 cohort closed · 2028 cohort opens June 2027
- FundingTuition, stipend & travel (up to 3 yrs)
- StatusClosed
2. Funding breakdown
- Fellowship covering tuition and associated fees
- Stipend for living and academic expenses
- Travel stipend for one annual economy-class trip to and from Stanford
- One-time relocation stipend for newly enrolling scholars
3. Eligibility checklist
Who can apply
- Applicants of any nationality applying to a full-time Stanford graduate degree
Who cannot apply
- Applicants outside the KHS eligibility rules (see official Eligibility Criteria)
Internal deadlines, if any
KHS and the Stanford degree program are separate applications with separate deadlines.
4. How to apply
- Read the KHS Eligibility Criteria.
- Apply to KHS when the 2028 cohort application opens in June 2027.
- Apply separately to your Stanford graduate program.
No application is taken on this site. Always apply with the provider.
5. Related listings
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program — Varies by country · check your Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy
6. Source & verification note
Official source: knight-hennessy.stanford.edu · knight-hennessy.stanford.edu. Last checked: 3 November 2026. Where a date is not yet published it is shown as TBC. Details can change — confirm on the official page before applying.