OpenFieldKnight-Hennessy Scholars Program & Stanford Graduate Fellowships (SGF)
Stanford's premier multidisciplinary graduate fellowship, awarding up to 100 fully funded graduate scholarships annually to students across all seven Stanford schools to address global challenges.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation with exceptional academic distinction (typically top 5% of class, 3.8+ GPA).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100 overall.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE optional depending on graduate department.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated visionary leadership, independent thought, and civic commitment.
- Recommendation letters
- Three recommendation letters submitted through the online application system.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Full tuition coverage plus annual living stipend of USD $54,000/year, academic enrichment grants, and round-trip travel allowance for up to three years of graduate study
- Application fee
- Free scholarship application (separate from Stanford graduate degree application fee)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely covered for duration of scholarship award.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Stanford Graduate Fellowship departmental nomination deadline; Knight-Hennessy Scholars annual awards)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stanford University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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