Frequently asked questions about eligibility, application process, transcripts, test scores, recommendation letters, and more for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford University.
Must meet graduate program requirements and hold equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.; First/bachelor's degree earned more than seven years before enrollment makes one ineligible.; Military service grants two additional years of eligibility.; Undocumented students and DACA recipients are eligible to apply.; Those with a graduate degree remain eligible if their first/bachelor's degree was earned in 2020 or later.
Requirements
No minimum GPA or test score requirement for Knight-Hennessy Scholars.; Must meet minimum requirements set by the graduate degree program.; Use a work email address for recommenders when available.; Application can be submitted before recommendation letters are received.; Test scores can be updated after submission.
Application materials
Application to Knight-Hennessy Scholars and the graduate degree program are separate.; Test scores can be added or updated after submission.; Resume can be uploaded after submission.; Recommenders can be changed after submission.; Degree program can be changed after submission.
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