The online application window for Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program at Stanford University is officially open for the 2027 cohort. This world-renowned, fully funded scholarship is tailored for forward-thinking global leaders looking to pursue master’s, PhD, or professional graduate degrees in the United States.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | United States |
| Institution | Stanford University |
| Study Location | Study in USA |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | First-Class Honours degree or its international equivalent |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships |
| Reward | Full Tuition Coverage | Living Stipend | Academic Expenses | Annual Return Airfare |
| Application Closing Date | 6th October, 2026 |
Alongside your core academic track, scholars are enrolled in the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), which provides advanced workshops, lectures, and hands-on community projects designed to hone transformational leadership skills.
Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Benefits
The Knight-Hennessy program features one of the largest educational endowments in the world, providing comprehensive economic support for up to three years of graduate study:
- Tuition Fees
- Living & Academic Stipend
- Travel Allowance
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Eligibility & Requirements
The program evaluates applicants based on independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic-minded perspective. To qualify for the 2027 cohort, you must meet the following baseline conditions:
- You must have earned your first bachelor’s degree in January 2020 or later. For military veterans, the eligibility window is extended by two years to January 2018 or later. If you are currently completing your final undergraduate year, you remain eligible provided you graduate before September 2027.
- You must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program. The scholarship is open to applicants targeting any of Stanford’s seven graduate schools.
- ou are eligible to apply if you are applying concurrently to KHS and a graduate program, if you previously deferred an offer from a Stanford graduate program to 2027, or if you are a current first-year Stanford PhD student applying to start KHS in your second year.
How to Apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2026
Securing the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship requires running two separate application tracks simultaneously. Missing either deadline disqualifies you from consideration.
- Visit the scholarship page by clicking the button below
- Apply for a Stanford University graduate degree
- Submit application for the scholarship at the same time
- Complete the online KHS profile before October 6, 2026 (1:00 PM PT)
- If your application is successful, you will be contacted
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