The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates and supports a highly engaged, multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers a diverse collection of educational experiences, preparing graduates to address complex challenges facing the world. Knight-Hennessy Scholars participate in the financial support to pursue a graduate degree program in any of Stanford's seven graduate schools. "At a time when humanity faces difficult challenges ranging from the pandemic to climate change to racial justice, we are delighted to welcome a set of scholars determined to contribute to finding solutions and making a better world," said John L. Hennessy, president emeritus and the Shriram Family Director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program.