Latest Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarships 2024

Applications for the Knight Hennessy Scholarships are opening on June 1, 2024. The deadline to apply is October 9, 2024. This scholarship program is offered by Stanford University and offers 100 fully-funded scholarships to talented individuals from around the world.

This scholarship is available for a wide range of degrees including Masters, PhD, MS, MBA, MFA, MD, and JD. To apply, you must submit separate applications to both the Knight Hennessy program and Stanford University.

Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholarships 2024 Overview

The Knight Hennessy Scholarship covers tuition for up to three years, depending on the duration of your degree. It also provides a monthly stipend for living and educational expenses, including books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Additionally, a travel stipend is available for one round-trip economy class ticket each year to and from Stanford.

If you enroll in another graduate program after starting at Stanford, you will need approval from the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program to receive additional funding for the new program.

Knight Hennessy Scholarship at Stanford University

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is October 9, 2024, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Scholarship Benefits:

The Knight Hennessy Scholarship provides over $45,000 each year.

The scholarship covers:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly stipend for living and education expenses, including books, supplies, and personal expenses
• Travel stipend for one round-trip economy class ticket to and from Stanford each year
• If you wish to enroll in any additional graduate programs after attending Stanford, you will need to seek approval from the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program for additional funding.

Opportunities:

• Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) offers a variety of opportunities through the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), including seminars, discussions, and projects to help develop leadership skills.
• KHS is a diverse community of scholars from around the world, offering the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of projects with people from diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• You must be enrolled at Stanford University to receive the Knight Hennessy Scholarship.
• To be included in this year’s batch, you must complete your undergraduate degree on or after January 2018.
• Although GPA is not a strict requirement, students with a CGPA of 3.7 or above are more likely to be accepted.

What does the Knight Hennessy Scholarship Program look for?

• The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program looks for more than just academic excellence. Applicants are judged based on three key personality traits:
• Independent thinking – creative thinking and problem solving skills.
• Purposeful leadership – leadership with the goal of creating meaningful change.
• Civic mindedness – commitment to making the world a better place with humility and kindness.
• The ideal candidate is a knowledge seeker who embraces challenges and strives to solve problems for the greater good.

How to Apply for the Stanford University Graduate Scholarship Program

To apply, you must submit separate applications for both the Knight Hennessy Scholars Program and the specific Stanford graduate program of your choice.

• Online Application – Submit your complete application online, including:
• Unofficial or self-reported transcripts.
• Test scores required for your graduate program.
• Resume/CV
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Two personal essays.
• Application Materials – Depending on the department, requirements may vary, so be sure to review them carefully.

Documents Required for Knight Hennessy Stanford Graduate Scholarship

• Online Application
• Official Transcripts
• Standardized Test Scores
• One-page resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal essay
• Two short answers
• Video Story

You can apply online at the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application. The deadline is October 9, 2024, 1:00 PM Pacific Time.

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