Stanford University · United States
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford-wide graduate scholarship and leadership programme for exceptional candidates from every country and discipline.
Open 59 days remaining
DestinationUnited States
Degree levelGraduate, Professional
FundingFully Funded
Deadline6 October 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality All nationalities
Minimum qualification Bachelor's degree earned January 2020 or later for 2027 cohort, subject to military-service exception
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Meet admission requirements for an eligible full-time Stanford graduate degree
Eligible fields of study Eligible Stanford graduate and professional programmes
Work experience Not required
Age limit No general age limit beyond degree-date eligibility
English / language Stanford programme-specific
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition and associated fees up to applicable funding period
Stipend Living and academic stipend
Travel support Annual travel stipend
Insurance Covered through funding allocation/Stanford requirements
Other benefits Leadership development and cohort programme
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
2027 Knight-Hennessy application deadline: 6 Oct 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time; Stanford degree application is separate.
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