The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford University cultivates a diverse, multidisciplinary community of emerging leaders from around the world and guides them to collaborate, innovate, and communicate as they prepare to address the complex challenges facing society. Through the King Global Leadership Program, scholars will broaden knowledge, develop skills, and strengthen character, as scholars will go through community experiences, workshops, meetings with leaders, domestic and global study trips, and personal development opportunities. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars span all 7 schools at Stanford. Knight-Hennessy Scholars are talented individuals, and they are made up of a multidisciplinary community of scholars. The program offers a platform for purposeful leadership development, and empowers you to effect large-scale positive impact in the world. Level/Field: Full-time Masters and PhD degrees in any subject offered at Stanford (for example, but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, or PhD) with some exceptions:

Knight-Hennessy scholars receive funding for up to three years for any graduate degree(s) at Stanford. During each of the first 3 years of graduate study, Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive: • a fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated fees • a stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses) • a travel stipend intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford. Additional funding specific to certain years: • Newly enrolling scholars receive a one-time relocation stipend intended to offset some of the costs associated with relocation to the area and/or technology purchases • Scholars in their second and third years may apply for supplemental funds to support academic enrichment activities (e.g., conference travel).​

Knight-Hennessy scholars receive funding for up to three years for any graduate degree(s) at Stanford. During each of the first 3 years of graduate study, Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive: • a fellowship applied directly to cover tuition and associated fees • a stipend for living and academic expenses (such as room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses) • a travel stipend intended to cover an economy-class ticket for one annual trip to and from Stanford. Additional funding specific to certain years: • Newly enrolling scholars receive a one-time relocation stipend intended to offset some of the costs associated with relocation to the area and/or technology purchases • Scholars in their second and third years may apply for supplemental funds to support academic enrichment activities (e.g., conference travel).​

There are two baseline eligibility requirements. First, in addition to applying to Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS), you must apply to, be accepted by, and enroll in a full-time Stanford graduate degree program including, but not limited to, DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MPP, MS, or PhD programs. You must meet at least one of the following four conditions: Second, you must have earned, in January 2020 or later, a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing. To apply to join the cohort in 2025, you must have earned a bachelor's degree by January 2020 or later. Target group: Applicants from all countries - there are no restrictions based on citizenship, age, field of study, career aspiration, etc.

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