Award Description
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is designed to build a multidisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Each year the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program will identify a group of 100 high-achieving students from around the world with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford. As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, you may pursue an education in any of Stanford's graduate programs including master's and doctoral degrees in business; earth, energy and environmental sciences; education; engineering; humanities and sciences; law; and medicine.
For this award, you will apply for both the KHS Program and also Stanford University in the graduate program of your choice.
Although there is not a typical/ideal Knight-Hennessy Scholar, the selection committees considers three areas: 1. Independence of Thought (exhibits first-step mental sharpness, seeks out knowledge and new experiences, full of original ideas, makes sense of ambiguity, can hold a contrarian or dissenting point of view), 2. Purposeful Leadership (ambitious, driven to improve self, able to bring others along, self-aware, persistent and resilient) and 3. Civic Mindset (personally humble and kind, supportive and accountable, embraces difference, concerned for and helpful to others).
Award Details
Knight-Hennessy scholars receive up to three years of funding to pursue graduate studies at Stanford. This includes JD, MA, MBA, MD, FSA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs.
Knight-Hennessy scholars also get access to the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), which includes workshops, lectures, and projects that assist students in developing leadership skills.
Knight-Hennessy scholars use the Denning House as their community hub.
Eligibility
- Applications from citizens of all countries are encouraged
- Must be applying to enroll in a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford
- Must be applying within four years, and enrolled within five years after first earned bachelor's degree
For more information, review Eligibility and Criteria.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: June 1, 2024
- Application Due: October 9, 2024
Endorsements: OSU will not be providing endorsements for Knight-Hennessy candidates, but we will read and give feedback on applications that are submitted for review by September 1, 2024. Please contact LeAnn Adam or Becca Otto for advising.
Get Started
Check out KHS' upcoming series of admissions events and information sessions.
Contact LeAnn Adam or Becca Otto in National and Global Scholarships Advising to talk about how to begin your application!