Applications are now open for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2026 at Stanford University, USA. This is a fully funded scholarship, which means it covers all expenses. It’s for international and U.S. students who want to do a graduate degree (like a Master’s, PhD, MBA, JD, MD, etc.) at one of the top universities in the world — Stanford. The scholarship is open to people from all countries. For the 2026 group, they will choose 100 students. You don’t have to worry about paying for tuition, living costs, or other fees — it’s all covered. The goal of this scholarship is to help create a new generation of leaders from around the world. For more details on who can apply and the application process, please see below. Let me know if you want this turned into a social media post or formatted as a flyer!
Details About the Knight Hennessy Scholarship USA
- Host Country: USA
- Host University: Stanford University
- Degree Level: JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Number of Scholarships: 100
- Two Deadlines:
- KHS Scholarship Deadline: 8th October 2025
- Admission Deadline at Stanford University: Varies by program
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Financial Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Room & Board
- Full Tuition Fees
- Stipend for Living Expenses
- Coverage of the Stanford application Fee
- Annual Economy Return Air Ticket
- Personal Expenses
- Books & Supplies
- Local Transport
- Relocation Stipend
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Graduate Programs at Stanford
- Doerr School of Sustainability
- School of Engineering
- Graduate School of Education
- School of Humanities and Sciences
- School of Medicine
Note: Before you can apply for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship, you must apply to and be admitted to a Stanford graduate program.. Explore and Apply for KHH Graduate Programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Provide English Language Proof.
- The students must have earned a bachelor’s degree in January 2019 or later.
- The Scholarship is open to all Nationals.
- The candidates must be enrolled and accepted in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program. The list of all Stanford graduate programs.
- Meet the graduate program requirements.
- Check your Eligibility Here.
- There are no minimum requirements for your grades or scores.
- There is no application fee for Knight-Hennessy Scholars. The application fee will be paid by KHS.
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Application Requirements
- Online Application: Complete and submit the online application
- Resume: A one-page resume highlighting your experience, interests, and educational record.
- Transcripts & Test Scores: Scanned copies of your previous academic records.
- Recommendation Letters: Provide two letters.
- Short Answers & Essay: Describe in your own words what you have done, who you are, and what you want to do in the future.
How to Apply?
To apply for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship 2026, you must submit your completed application and all required documents by the deadline. The application deadline is October 8, 2025. Also, you must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at Stanford before you can be considered for the KHS Scholarship.
How to Apply for Admission to Stanford University?
Apply online for the Graduate degree programs at Stanford University from this link. The Link to the official website is given below.
