Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

Eligibility

  • No restrictions based on citizenship or area of study
  • Must apply within six years of receiving a Bachelor’s Degree (or eight years for US Military, active duty or veterans).
  • Must apply separately to a Stanford graduate program

Application & Institutional Endorsement Process

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort open in summer 2024. To make an advising appointment email fellowships@georgetown.edu with Knight-Hennessy Scholar in the subject line.

Institutional endorsement from Georgetown is optional. Candidates seeking institutional endorsement must schedule an advising appointment by August 15, 2024 by emailing fellowships@georgetown.edu. Candidates must familiarize themselves with the application requirements for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, as well as information about applying to Stanford (a separate process).

Candidates who are selected for institutional endorsement will receive a letter of support that accompanies their application to Knight-Hennessy.

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