Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University
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.
• 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.
• 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.