Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

Published : 31 Oct 2024

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is Stanford University's prestigious, fully funded graduate scholarship program. It aims to develop a community of future global leaders who will collaborate and innovate across disciplines. This program is open to students from all nationalities, including Indian students, who demonstrate leadership potential, independence of thought, and a commitment to finding creative solutions to the world’s complex challenges.

Eligibility

● Open to Indian citizens and students from around the world.

● Must be applying to pursue a full-time graduate degree at Stanford University

● First/bachelor’s degree received in 2018 or later; for enrolling in 2025. You are eligible to apply if you apply within four years and enroll within five years, after you earn your first/bachelor’s degree.

● You must complete not only your Knight-Hennessy Scholars application but also the entire application process including any standardized test that your graduate degree program requires (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) and if needed, an English proficiency test.

What does the scholarship cover?

● A travel stipend intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford.

● A stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses).

● A fellowship applied directly to cover tuition (commensurate with the standard departmental level of enrolment) and associated fees.

● The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program typically does not cover costs that your home department at Stanford pays for its students – such as for subscriptions or lab equipment.

Required Documents

● Knight-Hennessy Scholars Application Form

● Stanford Graduate Program Application

● Resume/CV

● Academic Transcripts

● Recommendation Letters

● Essays and Short Answers

● Video Statement

● Standardized Test Scores

● Proof of Degree

● Passport or Government ID

How to Apply?

● You must create an account and start your online application.

● You must complete and submit the online application for admission (including personal and academic information, etc.). The university will ask for basic biographic and demographic details, as well as explanations of your activities and interests.

● Submit required documents

Deadline

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars application deadline is October 9, 2024, 1:00pm Pacific Time.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

Do you regularly score above 90% in your academic examinations?

Have you qualified any national-level tests? (e.g., NTSE, NMMS, or similar exams)

Are you proficient in writing different types of content in English? (e.g., essays, stories, articles, or reports)

Have you excelled in any mathematics, science, technology, or language competitions? (e.g., Math Olympiad, Science Fair, etc.)

Do you often manage practical challenges at home or school? (e.g., budgeting, resolving disagreements, or planning group projects)

Are you skilled at solving intellectual challenges? (e.g., advanced mathematics problems or logic puzzles)

Have you achieved personal goals that many find difficult? (e.g., balancing studies with extracurricular activities)

Are you a person who enjoys learning and studying new skills? (e.g., coding, language learning, creative writing, etc.)

Have you ever been responsible for organising, leading, or volunteering? (e.g., Junior Red Cross (JRC), Student Police Cadet (SPC), a school club etc.)

Do you consistently lead and stand out in extracurricular activities? (e.g., directing a school play, participating in a dance troupe, being a member of a music band, sports team etc.)

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

Do you regularly score above 90% in your academic examinations?

Have you qualified any national-level tests? (e.g., NTSE, NMMS, or similar exams)

Are you proficient in writing different types of content in English? (e.g., essays, stories, articles, or reports)

Have you excelled in any mathematics, science, technology, or language competitions? (e.g., Math Olympiad, Science Fair, etc.)

Do you often manage practical challenges at home or school? (e.g., budgeting, resolving disagreements, or planning group projects)

Are you skilled at solving intellectual challenges? (e.g., advanced mathematics problems or logic puzzles)

Have you achieved personal goals that many find difficult? (e.g., balancing studies with extracurricular activities)

Are you a person who enjoys learning and studying new skills? (e.g., coding, language learning, creative writing, etc.)

Have you ever been responsible for organising, leading, or volunteering? (e.g., Junior Red Cross (JRC), Student Police Cadet (SPC), a school club etc.)

Do you consistently lead and stand out in extracurricular activities? (e.g., directing a school play, participating in a dance troupe, being a member of a music band, sports team etc.)

Not This Time, Stay Focused and Work Harder!

Your score is /10

Call : +91 884 853 5562

Time to Improve

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A Little Push Away

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Your score is /10

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