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Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University)

The largest fully endowed scholars program in the world, cultivating a diverse community of future global leaders. Funds up to 3 years of graduate education at Stanford.

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University) is a full ride scholarship hosted in United States for masters, phd students. Application deadline October 14, 2026. Free to apply — no fees, no middlemen.
About this scholarship

What Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University) actually covers.

The largest fully endowed scholars program in the world, cultivating a diverse community of future global leaders. Funds up to 3 years of graduate education at Stanford.

Eligibility

Who can apply.

Open to masters, phd applicants seeking to study in United States. Eligible nationalities are listed below.

Cameroon
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Nigeria
Rwanda
South Africa

2 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.

Fields of study

Accepted fields.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University) currently lists the following eligible fields of study. Other related disciplines may also be considered — check the official call.

Education
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