What bachelor's degree date do I need to qualify for the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2027 cohort?
For the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship 2027 cohort, your first bachelor's degree must have been earned within seven years of the 2027 cohort year, counted from January. Final-year students qualify if they will graduate by September 2027, and applicants with military service get a two-year extension, making it nine years.
For the 2027 cohort, your first bachelor's degree must have been earned within seven years of the 2027 cohort year, counted from January. Final-year students are eligible if they will hold the degree by September 2027.
Degree date rules
| Applicant | Requirement for the 2027 cohort |
|---|---|
| Standard applicant | First bachelor's degree earned within seven years of the 2027 cohort year, counted from January |
| Final-year undergraduate | Eligible if the degree will be completed by September 2027 |
| Applicant with military service | Two-year extension, making it nine years |
Other core requirements
- You must apply to, be accepted by and enrol in a full-time Stanford graduate degree programme.
- Your record must meet your programme's entry requirements, including any required tests.
- There are no limits on age, nationality or field of study.
My Advice
Check your degree completion date first, since it is a hard cut-off. Then confirm your chosen Stanford programme and its test requirements before the scholarship deadline.
This information is available on: knight-hennessy.stanford.edu
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