Knight-Hennessy Scholars for African students
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University is one of the largest and most generous fully funded graduate scholarship programmes in the world — open to any Stanford graduate degree.
The award covers full tuition, a stipend for living and academic expenses, and a travel stipend each year for up to three years of graduate study at Stanford — across all seven Stanford graduate schools (Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities & Sciences, Law, Medicine and Sustainability). You apply separately and in parallel to your Stanford graduate programme of choice and to Knight-Hennessy.
About studying in United States
See all United States scholarships →U.S. funding for African students centres on Fulbright Foreign Student, MasterCard Foundation Scholars, Yale Young African Scholars and university-specific aid across the Ivy League and top research universities.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Knight-Hennessy Scholars scholarships open to African students?
Yes — African applicants are eligible for Knight-Hennessy Scholars, subject to the country and academic eligibility set by the funder. Each listing on this page links to the official sponsor page where you can confirm the latest country list.
Are Knight-Hennessy Scholars awards fully funded?
Most Knight-Hennessy Scholars programmes cover full tuition, a monthly stipend, return airfare and health insurance. Each card on this page states the exact funding type so you can compare like-for-like.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL for Knight-Hennessy Scholars?
English proficiency is required when the programme is taught in English. Some Knight-Hennessy Scholars streams accept Medium-of-Instruction letters or waive testing for Anglophone graduates — confirm on the official call.
When does Knight-Hennessy Scholars open each year?
Knight-Hennessy Scholars typically opens once a year. We refresh this page daily so only currently-open or imminently-opening calls appear.
Where can I study with a Knight-Hennessy Scholars scholarship?
Knight-Hennessy Scholars sends scholars to universities in the United States. Specific eligible institutions and fields are listed on each scholarship card.
Are Fulbright scholarships open to African applicants?
Yes. Fulbright Foreign Student awards are administered country-by-country through U.S. embassies and cover Masters and PhD study with full tuition, stipend, insurance and travel.
Do I need GRE or GMAT for US scholarships?
Many universities have made GRE/GMAT optional or test-blind. Top STEM PhD programmes and elite MBAs still expect strong scores. Fulbright does not require GRE itself.
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