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Knight-Hennessy Scholars for Indian Students
Knight-Hennessy Scholars funds graduate study at Stanford. Here's who can apply, what it covers and how Indian students build a strong application.
- Graduate study at Stanford
- Full cost of attendance for the graduate program
- Applications usually close in October
- Application review
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Who can apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars?
Applicants of any nationality who earned a bachelor's within the last seven years. It covers full cost of attendance for the graduate program. Applications usually close in October.
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Official sources: Knight-Hennessy Scholars — official page
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at a glance
- Provider
- Stanford University
- Level
- Graduate study at Stanford
- Covers
- Full cost of attendance for the graduate program
- Eligibility
- Applicants of any nationality who earned a bachelor's within the last seven years
- Timeline
- Applications usually close in October
How to apply
Application steps
- 01
Check eligibility
Applicants of any nationality who earned a bachelor's within the last seven years
- 02
Secure or apply for admission
Most scholarships in the USA need an admission or application in progress.
- 03
Prepare essays and references
Apply to Knight-Hennessy and the Stanford program separately.
- 04
Submit before the deadline
Applications usually close in October
Tips
Making your application stronger
Be specific
Show concrete achievements with numbers.
Link to impact
Explain how the study benefits your career and community in India.
Have a funding plan B
Line up an education loan in parallel in case the award is partial.
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Full cost of attendance for the graduate program
Applications usually close in October. Check the official page for this year's dates.
Applicants of any nationality who earned a bachelor's within the last seven years
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