Amount: $70,000+
Deadline: October
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds graduate education at Stanford for students from all disciplines, including law. It seeks to develop a new generation of global leaders.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: Highly competitive
- Admitted to a Stanford graduate degree program (including JD)
- Exceptional leadership potential and commitment to public service
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Standardized test scores
Timeline
Application opens late summer. Deadline in October. Interviews in January/February. Notifications in March.
Tips
Emphasize your leadership experiences, vision for the future, and how a Stanford JD will help you achieve your goals. This is highly selective.