Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program (Stanford University)

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is one of the world’s most prestigious fully-funded graduate scholarships, based at Stanford University. It is designed for students who dream bigger than just earning a degree — it’s for those who want to become innovative leaders and changemakers who can shape the future.

Who can apply?

• Open to students from all countries

• Available for any graduate program at Stanford (master’s, PhD, professional degrees like law, medicine, or business)

What does it offer?

• Full funding: tuition, living expenses, and travel support

• Access to the King Global Leadership Program, which trains scholars in leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving

• A strong community of scholars from diverse backgrounds, building networks that last a lifetime

Why it’s unique

Unlike many scholarships that focus only on academic excellence, Knight-Hennessy values leadership potential, independent thinking, and purposeful impact. Scholars are challenged to think boldly, work across disciplines, and create solutions for some of the world’s toughest issues.

In short: it’s not just a scholarship. It’s an opportunity to study at Stanford, grow as a leader, and join a global community dedicated to making a difference.