2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship (Complete Funding)

2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship (Complete Funding)

If you aspire to study at a top university in the USA with a fully funded scholarship, the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for you. This article details the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship program for international students, covering full tuition fees, travel allowance, living allowance, and academic expenses for Masters and PhD studies.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is one of the best scholarship programs globally, attracting the most promising future leaders from all disciplines and geographies to Stanford University. At Stanford, you will engage in multidisciplinary education, leadership development, and gain a global perspective. Stanford University ranks #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 by Top Universities. The university offers 100 fully funded scholarships for international students to pursue Masters, Ph.D., MS, MBA, MFA, MD, and JD degrees.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Masters, PhD
• Institution(s): Stanford University
• Study in: USA
• Focus Areas: Graduate degree programs in arts, engineering, education, humanities, social sciences, business, law, and medicine.
• Program Period: Up to three years, with additional funding for programs exceeding three years provided by the respective Stanford department.
• Deadline: The application for the 2025 cohort opens on June 1, 2024.

Scholarship Coverage

The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship provides recipients with:

• A travel stipend for one annual economy-class trip to and from Stanford.
• A stipend for living and academic expenses, including room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and personal expenses.
• A fellowship covering tuition and associated fees.

Note: Scholars may apply for supplemental funds for academic endeavors, such as conference travel.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Language: English proficiency (minimum TOEFL score: 100iBT or 600PBT). The MBA Program also accepts IELTS and PTE.
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Education: First/Bachelor’s degree received in 2018 or later. Applicants must apply within four years and enroll within five years after earning their first degree.
• Attributes: Mental sharpness, original ideas, adaptability, and a willingness to take risks. Candidates must be self-aware, humble, inclusive, and resilient.
• Application Requirements: Complete the Knight-Hennessy Scholars application and the entire application process for the chosen Stanford graduate program, including any standardized tests required (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.).

How to Apply for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

Follow these instructions to apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship:

1. Create an Account: Start your online application here.
2. Submit Online Application: Provide personal and academic information.
3. Submit Required Documents:
   • Transcripts: Unofficial or self-reported transcripts of academic performance for each institution attended for an academic year or longer.
   • Resume: One page per decade of experience after secondary school.
   • Recommendation Letters: Two letters. Details here.
   • Essay: A combined total of 1,750 words for two essays. Topics include:
     • Influences in your life.
     • How Stanford education and Knight-Hennessy experience will support your life’s calling.
   • Short Answer Responses: Eight improbable facts about you and three current goals.
   • Video Story: Maximum two minutes in duration.
   • In-Person Assessment.
4. Submission: All application materials must be in English and submitted via the online application. No email or postal mail submissions are accepted.

Note: Use a current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the application.

For reference, view a PDF sample of the application for the autumn 2025 intake.

Website

For more information about the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, please visit the official website.