Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

LeadNext is an exciting opportunity for Pakistani with age between 18-25 to become part of global future leaders. This program LeadNext is associated with the Asia Foundation which has been working in Pakistan to promote growth, leadership, environmental sustainability and effective governance. 

Benefits

Travel, accommodation and meals will be fully-funded by the Program administration. 

Candidates will be mentored according to their specific interests and will be given chance to connect with the world leaders and Foundation’s network. 

Participants will attend the Annual Summit held in San Francisco and will strengthen their learning through this global exposure. It will be an amazing training period to learn how to tackle challenges of 21st century and grow together for a bigger cause.

UGRAD is a non-degree program that offers cultural and academic exchange between universities of different countries. It is a great opportunity in terms of giving access to study in the world-class universities, a chance of socializing with people of different communities, experiencing cultural diversity and exploring a new country.  

UGRAD - Pakistan Program 

The documents required to complete the online application are as follows:

Scanned and attested/verified copies of the university transcripts,

Grade explanation should be clearly mentioned in the transcript,

Additional certificates and personal satement.

Accepted applicants further need to submit NO OBJECTION LETTER from the enrolled university and Reference letters. 

This scholarship will prepare you to understand and solve complex challenges by involving in creative learning, interacting with other great minds and make you a courageous visionary leader. The fellowship is particularly design to make you a future leader.

Programs Offered

The program is designed to make scholars an indispensable member of the King Global Leadership Program. King Global Leadership Program is not an ordinary course of KHS’ program but it covers optional programming of the scholars taking place at the meal times. The programming includes practicing communication skills through interactive sessions, story-telling and leadership development sessions as an integral part. The elective part includes discussing real world problems, finding common ground and creative solutions and case-based leadership studies through community leaders and faculty. 

Applicants can apply to any full-time graduate program offered by Stanford University including Doctor of Musical Arts, Juris Doctor, MA, MBA, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Fine Arts, Masters of Public Policy, MS and PhD programs. 

Studying in the United States is a dream of every other student. However, universities require official score report of IELTS and GRE to get admission and it becomes costly for Pakistani students. Rice University located in Houston, Texas is offering GRE exempted admission to the International students in almost all fields of study. 

 Program of application on all individual requirements.

Graduate programs in the Jones School of Business generally require some standardized testing, such as GMAT, Executive Assessment or the GRE. Waivers may be available for those with appropriate qualifications as described at the Jones School’s application site.

For 2025 admission, Rice is also waiving doctoral application fee waivers for students graduating from institutions in Texas or bordering states, or for students who reside in those states. This excludes programs in the Jones School of Business.

UGRAD is a non-degree program that offers cultural and academic exchange between universities of different countries. It is a great opportunity in terms of giving access to study in the world-class universities, a chance of socializing with people of different communities, experiencing cultural diversity and exploring a new country.  

UGRAD - Pakistan Program 

The documents required to complete the online application are as follows:

scanned and attested/verified copies of the university transcripts,

grade explanation should be clearly mentioned in the transcript,

additional certificates and personal satement.

UGRAD is a non-degree program that offers cultural and academic exchange between universities of different countries. It is a great opportunity in terms of giving access to study in the world-class universities, a chance of socializing with people of different communities, experiencing cultural diversity and exploring a new country.  

Eligibility

Students enrolled in any undergraduate program in Pakistani Universities,

Students in their 3rd and 4th semesters of undergraduate studies,

Applicant must be a Pakistani national as applicants with dual citizenship Pakistan / US are ineligible,

Only age group of 18-24 years old is eligible,

Applicants must not have secured any previous US funding and have never been to US before.

Pakistani residing in US as permanent residents are ineligible.