STANFORD UNIVERSITY KNIGHT HENNESSY SCHOLARS

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars application will require you to indicate the Stanford graduate degree program

1. to which you will apply: Step 1: Start your online application for Knight-Hennessy Scholars and prepare application requirements. (Tip: Ask your recommenders early.) Step 2: Submit the online application for Knight-Hennessy Scholars by the deadline. (Note: You will not be able to edit once you submit your application, with the exception of test scores and recommenders). Step 3: If necessary, update test scores for Knight-Hennessy Scholars through your application status page. For further detials, please check: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/before-you-apply?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyu0Aj2gUppSJTbZ7x5u24rk89L9Tz93ls-3AlTIpksxlkfdIvK1EpwBoCm4gQAvD_BwE

There is neither a typical nor a prototypical Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Each cohort is diverse by design; no two candidates are equally strong across all criteria, and you may demonstrate different strengths in different ways. As we evaluate and select Knight-Hennessy Scholars, we look for evidence of three criteria:

1. Independence of Thought Visionary thinkers who are curious, open-minded, analytical, eager for cross-cultural perspective, and genuinely excited to boldly and creatively address our world’s important challenges.
2. Demonstrates mental sharpness and intellectual ability
3. Seeks out knowledge and new experiences
4. Full of original ideas
5. Makes sense of ambiguity
6. Can hold a contrarian or dissenting point of view
7. Purposeful Leadership Courageous leaders who are ethical, decisive, resilient, driven to achieve meaningful results, and motivated to inspire others to effect positive change at scale.
8. Ambitious in service of a better world
9. Driven to improve self and others
10. Able to include and elevate others
11. Self-aware and adaptable
12. Persistent and resilient
13. Civic Mindset Collaborative community members who are humble, empathetic, trustworthy, oriented to act in service of others and deeply passionate about contributing to the greater good.
14. Personally humble and kind
15. Supportive and accountable
16. Embraces difference
17. Concerned for and helpful to others Other Info Our criteria clarify what we seek in your application, help you assess your alignment with our values, and prepare you to demonstrate the criteria in your application. There is neither a typical nor a prototypical Knight-Hennessy scholar. Each cohort is diverse by design; no two candidates are equally strong across all criteria, and you may demonstrate different strengths in different ways. As we evaluate and select Knight-Hennessy scholars, we look for evidence of three criteria:
18. Independence of Thought We seek visionary thinkers who are curious, open-minded, analytical, eager for cross-cultural perspective, and genuinely excited to boldly and creatively address our world’s important challenges. Demonstrates intellectual ability and clear thinking Communicates clearly based on reflection and introspection Seeks out new knowledge, perspectives, and experiences Makes sense of ambiguous circumstances Generates ideas to solve problems
19. Purposeful Leadership We seek courageous leaders who are ethical, decisive, resilient, driven to achieve meaningful results, and motivated to inspire others to effect positive change at scale. Achieves impactful results Confronts challenges with courage, persistence, and resilience Includes and inspires others to effect change Makes decisions in accordance with values
20. Civic Mindset We seek collaborative community members who are humble, empathetic, trustworthy, oriented to act in service of others, and deeply passionate about contributing to the greater good. Demonstrates humility, kindness, integrity, and accountability Makes a habit of serving and helping others Thoughtful and considerate of others’ perspectives Embraces difference and celebrates diverse opinions and experiences Strives to make our world a better place