When is the Immersion Weekend I must attend as a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship finalist in 2027?
The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Immersion Weekend for the 2027 cohort takes place at Stanford on March 5 to 6, 2027, and it is mandatory for all finalists. Final selection results are announced only after the weekend. Interviews take place in mid-February 2027 via Zoom before the weekend.
The Immersion Weekend takes place at Stanford on March 5 to 6, 2027, and all finalists must attend. Final selection results come after it.
Stages leading to the weekend
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Scholarship application deadline | October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Video statements (invited finalists) | January 2027 |
| Virtual interviews | Mid-February 2027, up to 25 minutes via Zoom |
| Immersion Weekend at Stanford | March 5 to 6, 2027 |
| Final selection results | Announced after the Immersion Weekend |
What to plan for
As a finalist you will need to be available for the whole weekend, since attendance is not optional. Block the dates early so travel and academic commitments do not clash.
My Advice
Once you are invited as a finalist, hold both days in your calendar immediately and look at travel options. Treat the video statement and the interview as the two steps that decide whether you get there.
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