Stanford University Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded)

Are you interested in studying at a top U.S. university with a fully funded scholarship? Read on for a detailed guide on Stanford University Scholarships, including benefits and the step-by-step application process.

Overview

Stanford University Scholarships for 2025-2026 are fully funded opportunities for international students pursuing Masters and Ph.D. studies. These scholarships cover full tuition fees, travel allowance, living allowance, and academic expenses.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is among the most prestigious scholarship programs globally, attracting promising future leaders from various disciplines and geographies to Stanford University. Here, scholars engage in multidisciplinary education, leadership development, and gain a global perspective. Stanford University is ranked #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2019 by Top Universities. Stanford offers 100 fully funded scholarships for international students to study for Masters, Ph.D., MS, MBA, MFA, MD, and JD degrees.

Additionally, you can apply for the Fully Funded MEXT Scholarship, which does not require knowledge of the Japanese language or IELTS/TOEFL.

Program Details

We encourage applications to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program from citizens of all countries, as we expect scholars to have a global impact. The admission process is designed to help you understand yourself better, enable us to understand you, and empower you to make a strong case for admission, making the process itself a valuable experience. About one-third of our scholars are expected to be from the U.S., with the rest coming from around the world.

Founded in 1885, Stanford University is renowned for its contributions to learning, discovery, innovation, expression, and discourse. The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Program is a magnet for talent, curating a multidisciplinary community of scholars and offering a platform for leadership development to effect large-scale positive impact globally.

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Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Masters, Ph.D.
• Institution: Stanford University
• Study in: USA
• Fields of Study: Graduate programs in arts, engineering, education, humanities, social sciences, business, law, or medicine. Click here for available programs.
• Program Duration: Up to three years of graduate education, with funding for longer programs covered by Stanford’s home department.
• Deadline: October 2024. The application for the 2025 cohort opens on June 1, 2024. For more details, click here.

Scholarship Benefits

Stanford University Scholarships provide:

• Travel stipend for one annual trip to and from Stanford.
• Stipend for living and academic expenses, including room and board, books, academic supplies, instructional materials, local transportation, and reasonable personal expenses.
• Fellowship covering tuition and associated fees.
• Additional funds for academic endeavors such as conference travel.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Languages: English proficiency
• Countries: All countries eligible
• Education: First/Bachelor’s degree received in 2018 or later. Apply within four years and enroll within five years after earning your first degree.
• Personal Qualities: Mental sharpness, eagerness for knowledge and new experiences, originality, and resilience. Must complete the entire application process, including standardized tests and English proficiency tests if needed.
• Character: Ambitious, self-improving, risk-taking, humble, kind, inclusive, and helpful to others.
• English Proficiency: TOEFL minimum score of 100 iBT or 600 PBT. The MBA Program also accepts IELTS and PTE. More about scores here.
• Application to Stanford: Must apply to and be accepted by a full-time Stanford graduate degree program.

Additional Resources: How to write an Impressive Academic CV for Scholarship

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Create an Account: Start your online application here.
2. Submit Application: Provide personal and academic information.
3. Submit Documents:
   • Unofficial/self-reported transcript from each institution attended.
   • Resume highlighting intellectual, personal, and professional background.
   • Two recommendation letters.
   • Essay (maximum 1,750 words for both essays combined).
   • Two short answer responses.
   • Video story (maximum two minutes).
   • In-person assessment.

Note: All application materials must be submitted in English via the online application. Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the best experience. Sample application for autumn 2025 intake.

Website

For more details, visit the official website.