Knight-Hennessy Scholarship at Stanford University 2024. Stanford University is accepting applications for the 2024 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program, which offers 100 fully funded scholarships for postgraduate studies. This prestigious program is open to applicants from all nationalities, including Afghan students. The scholarship aims to cultivate a multidisciplinary community of scholars, emphasizing leadership and collaborative solutions to global challenges through the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP).
Application Timeline and Details
- Host Country: United States
- Scholarship Duration: Varies (One year, two or more years)
- Fields of Study: Arts, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEMApplication Opens: June 1, 2024
- Number of Scholarships: 100
- Levels of Study: Master’s and PhD
- Eligible Citizens: All nationalities
- Application Deadline: October 11, 2024
Benefits of the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship
The scholarship covers the following expenses:
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Academic expenses (including room, board, books, materials, and local transportation)
- Travel expenses to and from the home country
- Other supplemental funds
- Summer funding for optional research projects
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of any country
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree
- Apply for admission to a full-time graduate, dual-degree, or joint-degree program at Stanford University
- Current graduate students at Stanford are also eligible to apply
- Meet additional eligibility requirements specific to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program
Documents Required
Applicants must submit two separate applications:
- Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application:
- Online application form
- Academic transcripts
- Standardized test scores (if required by the graduate program)
- One-page CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay (max 1,750 words)
- Two short answer responses:
- (a) Eight improbable facts about you
- (b) Three goals and objectives you are currently working on
- A video (30 seconds to two minutes)
- Graduate Degree Application:
- Complete the application process for the desired graduate program at Stanford University
How to Apply
Applicants must apply separately to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and their chosen graduate program at Stanford University. Ensure to check the specific timelines for the graduate program applications as they may differ from the scholarship deadline.
Steps to Apply:
- Prepare Application Materials: Gather all required documents, including transcripts, CV, letters of recommendation, essays, short answer responses, and a video.
- Complete Online Applications:
- Submit the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship application by October 11, 2024.
- Apply to your chosen graduate program at Stanford University, adhering to its specific deadlines.
- Track Application Status: Monitor your application status through the respective portals.
