Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
6 October 2026
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars application deadline is October 6, 2026. Applicants must also submit a separate application to a Stanford graduate degree program by the earlier of that program's deadline or December 1, 2026, to remain eligible for KHS. The application for the 2027 cohort opened on June 1, 2026.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Q.Do I need to be admitted to a Stanford graduate program before applying for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship?
No, you do not need to be admitted to a Stanford graduate program first. You must apply separately but concurrently to both the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program and a full-time Stanford graduate degree program. Both applications are reviewed by separate committees, and you must be accepted by both to become a Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
Q.Is there a minimum GPA or test score required to apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program?
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program itself does not have a stated minimum GPA or test score requirement. However, you must meet the minimum academic and test score requirements of your specific Stanford graduate degree program. While there's no official KHS minimum, competitive applicants generally have a strong academic record, with many competitive candidates possessing an undergraduate GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Q.What does 'fully funded' mean for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program?
Being 'fully funded' means the scholarship covers comprehensive expenses for up to three years of your graduate study at Stanford. This includes full tuition and associated fees, a stipend for living and academic expenses (such as housing, food, books, and personal costs), and an annual travel stipend for one round trip to and from Stanford. A one-time relocation stipend is also provided for newly enrolled scholars.
Q.Can current Stanford graduate students apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship?
Yes, current Stanford graduate students are eligible to apply under specific conditions. You may apply if you are deferring enrollment to 2027 or if you are applying for a *new* full-time Stanford graduate degree program that starts in 2027. If you enrolled in a graduate degree program at Stanford in 2025 or earlier, you are generally not eligible for consideration for your current degree program.