Stanford University Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship in the USA 2025
Applicant criteria
- 22 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
About Stanford University
Stanford University is located in California and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It is renowned for its leadership in scientific research, innovation, and interdisciplinary education. The university attracts students from all over the world and provides an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking and entrepreneurship. Stanford comprises several schools offering programs in fields such as engineering, medicine, law, education, and social sciences.
About the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship aimed at supporting outstanding students from around the world to pursue graduate studies at Stanford University. The program was launched to develop global leaders with a broad vision and the capacity to positively impact their communities and the world.
Available Programs
The scholarship covers all graduate-level programs offered at Stanford, including:
Master's programs
PhD programs
Joint-degree programs (e.g., JD/MBA or MD/PhD)
Applicants must be admitted separately to a Stanford graduate program in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Eligible Fields of Study
Eligible fields for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship include (through Stanford programs):
Engineering (all branches)
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Law
Medicine and Public Health
Business and Management (MBA)
Education
Social Sciences and Humanities
Public Policy
Environmental Sciences
Psychology and more
Application Deadlines
Applications for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship typically open in August each year.
The deadline to apply for the 2025 intake is October 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).
Each graduate program has its own separate deadline, so applicants must check the specific date for their chosen program.
Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including:
Full tuition for any eligible Stanford graduate program
A monthly stipend to cover living and accommodation expenses
An annual travel grant for a round-trip ticket to and from Stanford
Additional funding for academic enrichment activities (e.g., conferences, projects)
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
Have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in 2018 or later (for applicants to the 2025 cycle)
Apply separately to a graduate program at Stanford University
Demonstrate leadership qualities, critical thinking, an independent mindset, and a commitment to positive impact
Be proficient in English (some programs may require proof of proficiency)