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Stanford University is glad to announce the application for its Stanford University Fully Funded Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program For International Students in the USA, 2020.  Up to 100 scholarships are currently available for international students around the world.

The aim of the scholarship is to call students from around the world to receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford, with the goal of developing a new generation of global leaders.

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About Knight Hennessy Scholars Program

Stanford University – with seven world-class graduate schools that foster service, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship – is uniquely positioned to fill this need. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program will empower an exceptional cohort of graduate students to effect large-scale positive impact across the globe.

Each year, up to 100 high-performing students from around the world will receive full funds to continue their studies at Stanford, including the DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MD, MFA, MS and PhD programs, as well as graduate programs. common. – and double degrees. The Knight-Hennessy Fellows are the most complete academic program in the world.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a magnet for talent. They organize a multidisciplinary community of academics, they offer a platform for leadership development and we provide the means to have a positive impact on a large scale in the world.

As a member of Knight-Hennessy, you will develop the depth and breadth of experience in the field to address the many great challenges and opportunities of the future. You will be part of a unique community of change agents from diverse backgrounds. It is a community that will support, motivate and holds you accountable for achieving your goals, even when the chances of success seem likely.

Criteria for Becoming a Knight Hennessy Scholars

If you only remember one thing in this admission section, remember this: to be selected as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, you must apply separately for the Stanford Diploma Program you wish to pursue, in addition to the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program. We cannot select it as Knight-Hennessy Fellow if the department does not admit it (although the ministry can admit it even if it is not selected as Knight-Hennessy Fellow).

You should check the website of each service to get an idea of ​​what you are looking for in the applicants. For Knight-Hennessy Fellows, we focus on three areas:

Independence of Thought

  • First-step mental sharpness
  • Seeks out knowledge and new experiences
  • Full of original ideas
  • Makes sense of ambiguous situations
  • Can hold a contrarian or dissenting point of view

Purposeful Leadership

  • Ambitious, in the best sense of the word
  • Driven to improve self
  • Willing to take risks
  • Self-aware Persists and bounces back from adversity

Civic Mindset

  • Personally humble and kind Inclusive
  • Respects differences
  • Concerned for and helpful to others
  • Low ego

What You Need to Know About Knight Hennessy Scholars Program

Level/Field of Study

Scholarships are available to pursue Graduate (PhD) degree program in arts, education, engineering, humanities, or social sciences to professional degrees in business, law, or medicine.

Specifically, Knight-Hennessy Scholars receive full funding to pursue graduate study at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, DMA, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees.

Host Nationality

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligible Nationality

The scholarship is to all nationality (International students). Basically, they encourage applications to Knight-Hennessy Scholars from citizens of all countries. That’s natural since they expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have a global impact.

Scholarship Worth

The scholarship is Full funding which includes tuition, stipend, graduate program, and related academic expenses, with additional financial support available.

Number of Scholarships: Up to 100 scholarships are available.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program typically does not cover costs that your home department at Stanford pays for its students – such as for subscriptions or lab equipment.

Who Is Eligible for Knight Hennessy Scholars Program

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Are you a potential Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University? Below is a listing of the general requirements.

  • They encourage applications to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program from citizens of all countries. That’s natural since we expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have a global impact.
  • They expect that over time about one-third of their Scholars will be from the United States. And about two-thirds will be from countries outside the United States. Those numbers will fluctuate from year to year, since our goal is to admit the world’s very best students, regardless of location.

All Graduate Programs at Stanford; Only for Graduate Degrees

Basically, you are eligible to apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program if you are applying to enroll in a full-time graduate degree program at Stanford. For example, but not limited to, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MS, or PhD. Or if you plan on pursuing one of Stanford’s many joints- and dual- graduate degree options. For example, but not limited to, MD+PhD, JD+MA, MBA+MS).

The Stanford education of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is actually fully funded. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program funds up to the first three years of your graduate education. And if your degree program exceeds three years – such as an MD or PhD program, or a Stanford dual- or joint-degree program.

Furthermore, your Stanford home department will fund the remainder of your education to the extent consistent with its standard funding commitment for that program. (That is, some programs fund six years for PhDs, five years for PhDs.)

While they are excited to build a cohort that reflects the breadth of excellence at Stanford, there are no allocations or quotas by discipline or program. Please note, however, that they will give priority to applicants who will spend at least two years at Stanford. Specifically, they do not believe one year is sufficient to build community and develop leadership.

First/Bachelor’s Degree Received in 2013 or Later; Enrolling in 2020 or Later

You can apply for the Knight-Hennessy scholarships if you are applying for your last year of studies for your first/bachelor degree or within five years after obtaining your first/bachelor degree. Also, for the cohort that applies in 2019, this means that you must have graduated from January 2014 to September 2020 in order to enroll in Stanford in September 2020.

For US military (active or veteran) candidates, you are eligible if you have completed your bachelor’s degree (first grade or license). ) diploma in 2012 or later.

Equally, if you are still in college and are studying for your first/bachelor degree, you can submit an application whenever you complete your first/bachelor degree before registering as a Stanford graduate student. If you have obtained a Postgraduate Diploma, you are still eligible to apply in 2020 as long as you have obtained your first/bachelor degree in 2014 or later.

If you obtained your first degree more than five years ago (in 2013 or earlier), you are not eligible to apply for a Knight-Hennessy scholarship. This applies even if you graduated in 2014 or later. The good news is that you can still enroll in the Stanford Graduate Program of your choice and there are many other options to fund your postgraduate studies at Stanford.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Beyond the eligibility requirements listed above, you are eligible for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program as long as you meet the requirements of the Stanford graduate program(s) that you wish to pursue.

In most cases, you are eligible for a graduate program, even if you have not studied this specific area at the undergraduate level; Contact each graduate program to get specific information about your requirements.

You must complete not only your Knight-Hennessy Scholars scholarship application but also the entire application process for your graduate program. Including the standardized tests required by your graduate program (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.) and, if required, a proficiency test in English (TOEFL or, only for MBA programs, IELTS).

While we expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have performed well, there is no minimum requirement for your grades or scores.

A Special Note for Graduate Students Enrolling at Stanford Before 2020

Are you enrolled or do you plan to enroll as a Stanford graduate student?

If you enroll in a Stanford graduate program in 2019 or earlier, it cannot be considered a Knight-Hennessy Scholars program for your current degree program.

However, you can enroll in the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program if you postpone enrollment in 2020 or later, or apply for a new graduate program at Stanford from 2020 or later.

Deferring Enrollment? Apply the Year Before You Enroll

Deferral of enrollment to a graduate program is the responsibility of this department. Some programs allow the report, while others do not allow it. Regardless of the policy of the graduate program, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program does not differ from Scholar’s offers.

If you are selected as a Knight-Hennessy member and cannot register, we ask that you reapply. Exceptions to this policy are considered only in rare and unforeseen circumstances (for example, late separation from the military, health problems).

If you defer enrollment in a Stanford Graduate Program, you can apply as a Knight-Hennessy Fellow for the year of your enrollment in this program.

For example, if you have been admitted to the Stanford MBA program and the registration has been postponed until September 2023. You can apply for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program in 2022 to register as a member in 2023. Thus aligning your initial enrollment in the MBA program. and as Knight-Hennessy Fellow.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements:  Candidates should apply the Knight?Hennessy Scholars program within four years, and enroll within five years, after receiving their first/bachelor’s degree.

Candidates still studying for their first/bachelor’s degree should complete the aforesaid degree before enrollment as a graduate student at Stanford.

English language Requirements: Scores on standardized tests for admission, as required by the graduate program that you are pursuing – e.g., GMAT for the MBA Program, LSAT for the JD Program, MCAT for the MD Program, GRE (with GRE subject test encouraged) for PhD in biophysics.

It’s helpful and preferred if you have the test scores by the time you apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, but this is not a requirement. You must, however, have these test scores by the departmental deadline.

If you have a degree from a university at which English is the language of instruction, then you do not need results of the TOEFL.

How to Apply For Stanford University Knight Hennessy Scholars Program

You must complete and submit the application online (including personal and academic information, etc.). They request contact information; basic biographical and demographic details; explanations of their activities, experiences, and interests. As well as other information to provide context.

There is no registration fee for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, but you must pay the registration fee for your graduate program.

The mode of application is online. The application comprises the following materials:

One Page Resumé

Prepare a one-page curriculum with the highlights of your experiences, interests and academic background in reverse chronological order. Stick to a page. Really. Remember that you have a complete application that will provide details to complete the curriculum.

Transcript(s)

Digitize and download your undergraduate academic performance records and beyond each school, you attended for an academic year or more. This may be an unofficial or self-reported transcript.

Your transcript must, if applicable, include the diploma and the award date. They do not need transcripts of study abroad experience if these credits are included in your transcript.

Standardized Test Scores

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program follows the practices of its graduate program: if your graduate program does not require standardized tests, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program does not either. All required test scores must be submitted on the deadline of the graduate program and not on the deadline of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program. Your unofficial scores will be sufficient for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program.

You must master English (listen, read, speak and write) to study at Stanford. All Stanford graduate programs accept TOEFL; The MBA program also accepts IELTS and PTE. The minimum TOEFL score for most of the Stanford graduate programs is 100iBT or 600PBT; Some departments only accept scores obtained in the last 18 months.

If you have obtained or expect to obtain a degree from a university where English is the only official language of instruction, you do not need the English proficiency test results. Otherwise, you do. Your citizenship, residence and / or work experience do not release you from this obligation. You can get more information about this policy on the admission graduates website (TOEFL) or the MBA Admissions Office website (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE).

Recommendation letters

Ask two people who know him well, whom he trusts and who want to see him write his letters of reference. These recommendations should be able to provide specific examples, anecdotes, and evidence. Register the arbitrators through your online application as soon as possible in the application process.

Recommendations must be submitted before the application deadline: October 10, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. Pacific Time. (Don’t worry: you can send your request even if your recommenders have not sent you your letters).

The application system will send each arbitrator a personalized link to send their recommendation online. For verification purposes, register your advisor using your work email account, not a personal account such as Gmail, Yahoo !, Etc. Here are some things to consider when choosing references:

We care about the content of the letter, not just the title or status of the person who wrote it.

The strongest letters we receive come from people who have had close and recent relationships with you. Recommendations can be academic or professional.

It is inappropriate to ask a family member to make a recommendation. Also, consider that a partner is different from a friend.

The recommendations of his partner Knight-Hennessy are the only letters of reference that we will review before providing comments on his graduate program.

Once your postgraduate program has sent your comments to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, we can also review the reference letters from your department.

It is good to ask the same person to make recommendations for their graduate program and for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, but to make sure they send separate letters of reference.

You cannot write, write, edit, translate or send the reference letter.

Short-answer responses

These answers help to see your other side. We ask that you answer three questions:
What are your immediate and long-term intentions after graduating from Stanford?

Tell us eight unlikely facts (unlikely but true things) about you.

Please tell us when: you have made someone proud, you have been challenged, you have not met expectations.

Essays

These reflections allow us to understand who you are and how you aspire to grow and learn. There are two indications:

Link the dots. How did the influences in your life form you?
How will your training at Stanford and your Knight-Hennessy fellowship experience prepare you for your intentions?

Do not exceed 1000 words for the two tests combined.

Video supplement (after submitting the application only)

After submitting your application online, you can access the video statement through the status page of your application. You have until December 11, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to submit your video statement.

Although we cannot meet each Knight-Hennessy Scholars candidate personally, the video gives us the opportunity to “know” each candidate. There is no attention, zero emphasis! – about the “production value” of your video.

You must record the video using the online application. We cannot watch videos on other sites and cannot download external videos in the online application.

Your video cannot last more than two minutes. If you only need 30 seconds, that’s fine.

Invitation: Show your group of Knight-Hennessy classmates something.

In-person assessment (by invitation)

We will select 150-175 applicants to Stanford, at our expense, for the immersion weekend on February 7 and 8, 2020. The immersion weekend is an opportunity to learn more about Canadian immersion programs.

Postgraduate studies, the Knight-Hennessy Fellows Program, Stanford University, your academic colleagues and, we hope, yourself. This is also an opportunity for Stanford to learn more about you
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Application Two: Graduate Degree Program

You must always register separately for the Stanford degree program you wish to follow by the fall of 2020. This is essential!

Review the complete list of Stanford graduate programs to ensure that Stanford offers you the study program you wish to complete. (Applicants for the Honors or Master’s Program in Liberal Arts are not eligible for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program).

The deadline to apply for a graduate program depends on the study program (see the table below for more details).
When submitting your application to a graduate program, all documents must be complete: personal statements, letters of recommendation, transcripts, standardized test results (if necessary), etc.
The following deadlines apply if you wish to be considered a Knight-Hennessy Fellow:

Graduate Degree ProgramApplication Opens Application Deadline
MS in Physician Assistant Studies,
School of Medicine		April 2020August 1, 2020
MBA Program,
Graduate School of Business		June 2020Round 1 Deadline:
September 12, 2020
MD Program,
School of Medicine		June 2020AMCAS Deadline:
October 1, 2020
MS in Management Science & Engineering,
School of Engineering		September 2020October 29, 2020
MA and PhD in Education,
Graduate School of Education		September 2020November 12020
JD and advanced degrees,
Stanford Law School		August 2020November 2020
Any other Stanford graduate degree programSeptember 2020Program’s standard deadline or
December 2020, whichever is earlier

MD and JD/LLM/SPILS applicants

The deadline shown in this table corresponds to the date by when Stanford must receive your completed application materials.
Since it may take a couple of weeks for applications to be processed through AMCAS or LSAC, we strongly encourage you to submit your application well in advance of the posted deadline.

Application Deadline

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars application is now open. The deadline to apply for the 2020 cohort is October 10, 2019, 1 pm PT.

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