Scholar Perspectives
Knight-Hennessy scholars come from all regions of the world and all walks of life.
Each scholar has a unique story about how they learned about and applied to Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS). In the videos below, recorded during regional info sessions, scholars from around the world share their experiences as international applicants applying to KHS and Stanford graduate school, and about life as a scholar. We invite you to gain insight into the KHS application process from their perspectives.
To hear more from scholars about their path to KHS and their KHS experience, read our Q&As with scholars.
Interested in becoming a Knight-Hennessy scholar? Register for an info session.
Region: Western Europe
Ileana Pirozzi, 2018 Cohort
From Italy
PhD in bioengineering at Stanford School of Engineering
Yann Dubois, 2021 Cohort
From Switzerland
PhD in computer science at Stanford School of Engineering
Region: South Asia
Aditya Vishwanath, 2018 Cohort
From India
PhD in learning sciences and technology design at Stanford Graduate School of Education
Ashwyn Sam, 2020 Cohort
From India
MS in aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford School of Engineering
Region: Middle East and North Africa
Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi, 2018 Cohort
First-generation Syrian American
MD at Stanford School of Medicine
Region: Canada
Theo Bruun, 2020 Cohort
Born in Finland. Grew up in Canada
MD and PhD in biochemistry at Stanford School of Medicine
Region: Europe
Michal Gala, 2020 Cohort
From Poland
PhD in chemical engineering at Stanford School of Engineering
Theo Bruun, 2020 Cohort
Born in Finland. Grew up in Canada
MD and PhD in biochemistry at Stanford School of Medicine