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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University

Knight-Hennessy Scholars & Stanford University Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA, United States Medicine (MD), Bioengineering, Global Health & Law
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Program Description

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary graduate fellowship at Stanford University. Scholars receive full funding to pursue graduate study across Stanford's 7 schools, including Stanford School of Medicine and Bioengineering.

Eligibility & Requirements

• First degree earned within the last 6 years.
• Separate application and acceptance to a full-time Stanford graduate degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MS).
• Demonstrated independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and civic mindset.

How to Apply

Submit Knight-Hennessy Scholars application online by October, then apply to Stanford graduate degree program independently by its department deadline.

Benefits & Funding

• Full coverage of Stanford tuition and associated university fees.
• Generous living stipend for room, board, and academic expenses.
• Travel stipend for one annual round-trip flight to/from Stanford.
• Leadership development programming at Denning House.

Recommended Skills

Visionary Leadership Bio-Innovation Multidisciplinary Research
Important Application & Program Notes

Requires 2 KH recommendation letters, 1-page resume, video submission, and 2 essays.

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