Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Scholars receive full funding to pursue graduate study at Stanford. This includes the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees. International students can apply. Candidate profile should include independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.

Timeline

Things to do now:

• Thoroughly read through the eligibility requirements and candidate criteria.
• Research requirements and application deadlines for graduate program at Stanford.
• Schedule and complete any necessary testing required for graduate program.
• Consider potential recommendation writers and discuss with a Scholar Mentor.
• Put together a support team of faculty or advisors who would help with your application.
• Schedule a meeting with Lesha Greene at leg78@pitt.edu to discuss your application and potential endorsement.

May–August

• Start your application.
• Send for all university/college transcripts (unofficial is okay).
• Transcripts for study abroad not necessary if grades are included in Pitt transcript.
• Meet with a Scholar Mentor to review drafts of your essays and one page resume.
• Talk to your Scholar Mentor about your online video submission.
• Meet with your support team to discuss your essays.

September–October

• Submit final (draft) application to Lesha by September 1st.
• Have recommenders send draft letters to Lesha by September 1st.
• Get interviewed by Pitt committee (mid September).
• University chooses 4 candidates to endorse (contact Lesha by May 1^st of your application year to discuss the endorsement process).
• Revise application and submit final version online (deadline is in early October each year).
• Submit online video.