Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
Travel assistance
Airfare / travel support
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Stanford University offers the Knight-Hennessy Scholars fellowship, which covers full tuition and associated fees along with a stipend for living and academic expenses. The program is open to undergraduate and PhD candidates, with no restrictions based on age, field of study, or career aspiration. You must apply separately but concurrently to this fellowship and a full-time Stanford graduate degree program to start both in the same year. Applications open and close on October 6, 2026, and results are also released on that date.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Must satisfy the English-language and other admission requirements of the Stanford graduate programme being applied to.
- Citizens and residents of all countries are encouraged to apply.
- Academic background: Knight-Hennessy Scholars has no restrictions based on age, college or university, field of study, or career aspiration.
- For the 2027 cohort, the first bachelor's degree must generally have been earned in January 2020 or later; a two-year extension applies for qualifying military service. Current students must complete the first degree by September 2027.
Applicants whose first bachelor's degree falls outside the applicable eligibility window are not eligible for Knight-Hennessy Scholars for the 2027 cohort.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Master's or PhD / Doctoral or Professional degree level working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Citizens and residents of all countries are encouraged to apply. Expect to prepare 3 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or PhD / Doctoral or Professional degree.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Citizens and residents of all countries are encouraged to apply..
- Prior degree / academic background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- English-language requirement: Must satisfy the English-language and other admission requirements of the Stanford gradua….
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: United States.
Review carefully if
- Applicants whose first bachelor's degree falls outside the applicable eligibility window are not eligible for Knight-Hennessy Scholars for the 2027 cohort.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Resume
- Academic transcript
- Recommendation letters
Application process
- Submit Knight-Hennessy Scholars application by the KHS deadline
- Submit separate Stanford graduate programme application by the earlier applicable Stanford deadline or 1 December 2026
- Complete programme-specific admission requirements
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Knight-Hennessy Scholars fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded.
Which nationalities are eligible?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Citizens and residents of all countries are encouraged to apply.
Which degree level does Knight-Hennessy Scholars support?
It is for Master's or PhD / Doctoral or Professional degree level applicants at Knight-Hennessy Scholars in United States.
Is an English test required?
Must satisfy the English-language and other admission requirements of the Stanford gradua….
Is Knight-Hennessy Scholars still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 6 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How do I apply?
Submit a Knight-Hennessy Scholars application and a separate Stanford graduate programme application.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
Yes, a separate scholarship application is required in addition to admission.
Which documents does Knight-Hennessy Scholars ask for?
The official page lists 3 items: Resume, Academic transcript, Recommendation letters.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Knight-Hennessy Scholars's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 17, 2026
About Knight-Hennessy Scholars
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