Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇺🇸 United States · Offered by Stanford University · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Provider: Stanford University
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Full funding for up to 3 years of Stanford graduate study: tuition, living stipend, travel and academic expenses.
Deadline: 2027 cohort closed 6 Oct 2026 (1:00 pm Pacific). 2028 cohort expected around early Oct 2027.
Expected opening: Expected Jun–Jul 2027
Duration: Up to 3 years.
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford

Funding for any Stanford graduate degree, for applicants from any country. Apply to Knight-Hennessy and, separately, to the Stanford graduate programme.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Citizens of all countries (Pakistan qualifies).

Academic requirements

First Bachelor's degree earned in January 2020 or later (for the 2027 cohort) and admission to a Stanford graduate programme.

Language requirements

Stanford programme requirements (TOEFL if needed).

What the scholarship covers

Full funding for up to 3 years of Stanford graduate study: tuition, living stipend, travel and academic expenses.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Living stipend and travel stipend for the funding period.
Duration: Up to 3 years.

Deadline and opening date

2027 cohort closed 6 Oct 2026 (1:00 pm Pacific). 2028 cohort expected around early Oct 2027.

Expected opening: Expected Jun–Jul 2027.

Required documents

Knight-Hennessy application
Short essays and video
Resume
Transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Separate Stanford graduate application

How to apply

Apply to Knight-Hennessy by its deadline and separately to a Stanford graduate programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford?

Citizens of all countries (Pakistan qualifies). First Bachelor's degree earned in January 2020 or later (for the 2027 cohort) and admission to a Stanford graduate programme.

What does the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford cover?

Full funding for up to 3 years of Stanford graduate study: tuition, living stipend, travel and academic expenses. Living stipend and travel stipend for the funding period.

What is the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford deadline?

2027 cohort closed 6 Oct 2026 (1:00 pm Pacific). 2028 cohort expected around early Oct 2027. Expected opening: Expected Jun–Jul 2027.

Is IELTS required for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford?

Stanford programme requirements (TOEFL if needed).

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford?