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Stanford University Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship in the USA 2026

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The competition typically opens each year around early June and closes around the end of October.

Opens: Jun 1, 2026Closes: Oct 11, 2026115 days left

Applicant criteria

NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
  • 22 - 60
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Opportunity FieldMarketing, Business and Finance, Technology and Programming, Psychology and Sociology, Law, Human Rights and Gender , Educational Sciences, Medical Sciences, Political Sciences and Economy, Nature and Environment, Engineering and Architecture
Job locationUnited States (California)
Needed documentsCV, Language Certificate, Recommendation Letter, Video resume
Deadline2026-10-10

Opportunity description

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

  • 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:

  • Applicants should have graduated within approximately the last 6 years.

  • 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)

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