Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 7
- Components
- L 6.5 / R 6.5 / W 6.5 / S 6.5
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- May–October
Last verified: 2026-03
About Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
The Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is one of the world's largest fully endowed scholarship programmes. It supports approximately 100 scholars per year to pursue any graduate programme at Stanford University, covering full tuition for up to three years, a living stipend, graduate housing, and travel. The programme seeks students who demonstrate independence of thought, purposeful leadership, and a civic mindset.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 100
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Stanford requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each band. As one of the world's top universities, exceeding the minimum score strengthens your application significantly.
- 2Knight-Hennessy scholars come from diverse graduate programmes — law, medicine, business, engineering, humanities. Tailor your IELTS preparation to the academic vocabulary of your intended programme.
- 3The programme's emphasis on leadership and civic engagement means your interview performance matters greatly. Practice articulating your vision and experiences fluently in the Speaking component.
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