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.
