Andrew Rice YC’2019 Physics (Intensive) and Mechanical Engineering double major is one of six Yale alumni who are among 87 scholars from 31 countries recently named Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. The scholars were selected for their independent thought, leadership, and civic mindedness.
The cohort will pursue graduate degrees in 45 programs across Stanford’s seven graduate schools.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a multidisciplinary graduate scholarship program that helps develop future leaders. The scholars receive up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford while also engaging in experiences that prepare them to tackle global challenges.
From the Knight-Hennessy site:
Andrew Rice ’19, from Glendale, Arizona, is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He received a bachelor’s degree in physics and mechanical engineering from Yale University, and a master’s degree in applied and computational mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. He aspires to found ventures that build advanced computational systems to enhance foresight and support high-level strategic decision-making. Rice served seven years in the U.S. government, where he led multiple foreign-based strategic initiatives that significantly expanded operational capabilities. As a result, he was chosen to brief select Cabinet members on the National Security Council and multiple Congressional Committees on the impact of his team’s work. Andrew is a QuestBridge Scholar and recipient of several distinguished awards for his government service.
This story is adapted from the Yale News story of June 2, 2026. See below for a link to the original article and other related links.