Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is designed to build a multidisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.

As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, you will develop a deep academic foundation and the broad skill set to develop creative solutions to effect positive change in the world. You will be part of a unique community of change agents from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Katherine Tang
Student Spotlight
MBA 2026

"I am profoundly grateful to be a part of the Knight-Hennessy community, a fantastic complement to GSB. With scholars spanning across Stanford's graduate programs — all of whom are kind, bright, and inspiring — we have an unparalleled opportunity to stretch interdisciplinary thinking and global mindedness, essential ingredients to tackle the biggest challenges our world faces today. Knight-Hennessy is a place where I expect to grow as a leader for decades to come."

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world. The program awards high-achieving students every year with full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including joint and dual degrees. To be considered, you must apply separately to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program and to your Stanford GSB graduate degree program (by Round 1).

From Our Students

Wasan Kumar
MBA, MD 2025

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Knight-Hennessy community during my time at the GSB. Through this program, I have had the chance to meet exceptional scholars in a wide variety of fields and join seminars on topics that opened my mind to new possibilities. The GSB experience and Knight-Hennessy community push me to think deeply about my values and leadership style, and importantly have helped me build friendships that I will carry lifelong."

Kelly McFarlane
MBA 2021

“I am fortunate to have the incredible opportunity to work with and learn from remarkable classmates, professors, and leaders on a daily basis. In addition to the amazing MBA community, the Knight-Hennessy program fosters an interdisciplinary network of diverse individuals from across Stanford graduate schools, many of whom I likely would not have had the chance to meet otherwise. Both the Knight-Hennessy program and the GSB have challenged me to think differently, push boundaries, and leave my comfort zone in pursuit of my passions to change the world around us for the better.”

Bryce Marion
MBA 2025

“The Knight-Hennessy community has been a powerful catalyst for creativity and connection—through it, I’ve honed a storytelling skillset that transcends disciplines and embraced the opportunity to act as a node across campus, connecting people around shared interests and ideas. From curiosity-driven seminars to retreats that stretch the emotional core, Knight-Hennessy has expanded my sense of purpose and deepened the friendships that define my Stanford journey.”