Scholarships

Eligibility

• All students who complete the Application for Admission are automatically considered for one of several need-blind scholarships; no separate application forms are required.
• Criteria for the scholarship include difficulty of curriculum, grade point average, extracurricular activities, recommendations, quality of writing in the application, optional SAT or ACT test scores, and optional interview.
• Gonzaga is 'test-optional'.  You do not need to submit an SAT or ACT to be considered for merit scholarships.
• Students offered a merit scholarship must be admitted to the University, enrolled in 12+ credits each term, and maintain good academic standing to guarantee continuous scholarship.  For more information, please refer to the Gonzaga Guarantee Policy.

Value of Offer

• First-Year merit scholarships range from $19,500 - $30,000/ year and are guaranteed for four years (applies to entering freshman and first-year transfers entering with less than 30 semester credits).

Notification

Students are notified of their merit scholarship through an acceptance packet sent in the mail.

98% of applicants receive a merit scholarship based on the review of their application for admission.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga Alumnus.
• Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University Undergraduate studies; recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
• Learn more about the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships here.

Value of Offer

$2,500/year*

How to Apply

• Application will open in Early-November
• Deadline: December 15th

Selection

• Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information, accepted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
• Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer.

Eligibility

Academically outstanding and involved high school graduates with demonstrated financial need.

• Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75
• Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and displays demonstrated financial need.
  For undocumented students, submit WASFA or Needs Analysis Form

Value of Offer

$2,000/year

Selection

• Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information provided, accepted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
• Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer.

Eligibility

Awarded to outstanding high school graduates who demonstrate financial need and intend to enroll in the School of Business Administration at Gonzaga.

• Intend to enroll at Gonzaga with a major in the School of Business Administration (including those interested in accounting)
• Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5.
• Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and displays demonstrated financial need.
  For undocumented students, submit WASFA or Needs Analysis Form

Value of Offer

$2,500/year

Selection

• Based on the review of the application for admission, accepted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
• Notification of this scholarship is included in your financial aid offer. 

Eligibility

Academically outstanding and involved Catholic high school graduates with demonstrated leadership and service to others.

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

Value of Offer

up to $2,000/year

Eligibility

Acceptance into the Honors Program through an application and electronic portfolio as well as:

• Intellectual achievement, leadership skills, self-expression, service to others, curiosity, creativity, commitment, and resilience.
• The Honors Program is test optional.  While there is no minimum GPA to be admitted to the program, current students in the program entered with a range of 3.61-4.0 unweighted GPA.

Value of Offer

$1,800/year plus waiver of fees for excess credits

Dates and Deadlines

Honors Application available by November 1
Gonzaga Honors Application Deadline: January 5
Honors Decision Notifications Sent: Early March
Gonzaga Admission Decisions Sent: See Dates and Deadlines

First-year students at Gonzaga may apply to enter the Honors Program as a sophomore student.  For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Tredennick.

Please address any questions to: honors@gonzaga.edu

Eligibility

The Gonzaga Access Pledge is a full-tuition commitment providing grant and scholarship aid to cover the cost of tuition for first-year students throughout Washington State who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant.  The Federal Pell Grant is a financial aid program awarded to students who show exceptional financial need.  To be eligible, students must be admitted to Gonzaga as a first-year student, have a permanent address in the state of WA, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.*  

• Student must be accepted to Gonzaga as a first-year student*
• Must have a permanent address in the state of WA
• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)*
• Be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

Value of Offer

Full-Tuition

Dates & Deadlines:

Apply to Gonzaga by November 15 (Early Action) or February 1 (Regular Decision)
Submit a FAFSA / WASFA*

*Undocumented Washington residents can be eligible for GAP even if not receiving a Pell Grant.  Student must submit WASFA.

Selection

• Admitted students are automatically considered for this grant based on the eligibility requirements listed above
• Notification of GAP selection will be included in the financial aid offer.

For questions, please reach out to the Office of Admission at admissions@gonzaga.edu

Eligibility

• Be a Washington state resident*
• Apply for admission to Gonzaga University as first-year Applicant and meet Gonzaga University admission requirements.  Priority consideration for students who apply to GU by the Early Action deadline of November 15.  Final deadline to apply to GU is February 1.  Nursing applicants must apply by the November 15 deadline.
• Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5th
• Submit FAFSA / WASFA* as soon as it's available
• Have demonstrated financial need.  Priority is given to students who family income is below 70% of Washington's median (e.g. $80,000 for a family of four).
• Applications are reviewed holistically and many factors are taken into consideration, including academic performance, demonstrated resilience in the face of barriers or obstacles to pursuing an education, genuine commitment to, or a demonstrated record of, social justice activism, demonstrated involvement in cultural awareness groups, clubs, or activities, and engagement in leadership within their school, community, and/or family.

*Undocumented Washington residents are eligible to apply for Unity Scholars.
Applicant must submit a WASFA.

Value of Offer

Tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan charges covered for four years at Gonzaga University

How to Apply

• Application will open in Early November
• Apply to Gonzaga by November 15th (Early Action) or February 1st (Regular Decision).
  Priority given to those who apply by Early Action.  Nursing applicants must apply Early Action.
• Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5th

Eligibility

Granted each year to students regardless of their intended major.  Awards are given based on:

• Acceptance to the University
• Application submission to the Music Department
• Audition (live or submitted electronically)
• Recipients need not be music majors

Value of Offer

Varies

How to Apply

Contact the Music Department at music@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6737

Eligibility

Awarded to qualified individuals who are high performers with leadership potential.
Additional funding available for ROTC Scholarship winners.  Learn more about ROTC.

Value of Award 

Up to full ride and stipend

How to Apply

Contact LTC Alan Westfield in Military Science at
(800) 449-3959 / (509) 313-6517
westfield@gonzaga.edu

Eligibility

The School of Engineering and Applied Science Scholars program is for students interested in studying Engineering or Computer Science.  No application is necessary; applicants are selected by the Admissions Office and based on the strength of the student's admission application.

Eligibility

The Gonzaga Prep Scholarship is awarded to graduates from Gonzaga Prep that demonstrate financial need.  No application required; eligible recipients are identified by the financial aid office.

Eligibility

The Phyllis Grace Mozilo Scholarship is awarded to exceptional students with high financial need, and have demonstrated a commitment to service, social justice, leadership, and community engagements.  No application required; eligible recipients are identified by the admissions and financial aid office.

Phyllis Mozilo, herself a wonderful and long-standing friend of Gonzaga, always encouraged young people to pursue education as a path to a better life, and always sought to support those who - like herself - came from an economically challenged background.

Eligibility

The Lyle W. Moore Choral Scholarship is offered to a select number of students who participate in the University's Choral Program.  

For more information, as well as the application, please see the Music Scholarships webpage.

Eligibility

Most Gonzaga scholarships for continuing students are offered through the specific departments of study.  Continuing students are encouraged to check with their academic advisor or department chair for merit-based scholarship opportunities.  At times, departmental scholarships are granted automatically to students; no separate application forms are required for consideration.

Eligibility

Typically, twice a year, internal scholarship opportunities become available to current and/or returning undergraduate students.  Students will be notified regarding these scholarship opportunities through the Morning Mail email (a daily email sent to the Zagmail email account of all current Gonzaga students.)  Students are encouraged to monitor Morning Mail emails for notification on these scholarship opportunities, as well as information regarding the application process.

Eligibility

The Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students in their junior or senior year (or in the 5th year of education studies).  Applicants must show commitment to community service, leadership, education, compassion and a dedication to the University's mission.  To be eligible, applicants must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the current academic year, and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.  For more information, as well as the scholarship application, please see the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship webpage.

Eligibility

Awarded to qualified individuals who are high performers with leadership potential.  For additional information, please see the ROTC Program webpage.

Eligibility

• All students who complete the Transfer Application are automatically considered for need-blind scholarships; no separate application forms are required.
• Criteria for the scholarship include GPA and application strength (curriculum, extracurricular activities, recommendations, quality of the essay, optional SAT or ACT test scores, and optional admission interview).
• Gonzaga is test-optional.  You do not need to submit an SAT or ACT to be considered for merit scholarships.
• Transfer merit scholarships
  
  • Students entering with 31-59 transfer credits are guaranteed scholarship for up to 6 semesters.
  • Students entering with 60+ transfer credits are guaranteed scholarship for up to 4 semesters.

Students offered a merit scholarship must be accepted to the University, enrolled in 12+ credits each term, and maintain good academic standing to guarantee continuous scholarship.  For more information, please refer to the Gonzaga Guarantee Policy.  Currently enrolled students may inquire about scholarship extension through the Financial Aid Office.

Value of Offer

• Transfer merit scholarships range from $14,500 - $27,000/ year

Notification

If awarded, students are notified of their merit scholarship through an acceptance packet sent in the mail.

98% of applicants receive a merit scholarship based on the review of their application for admission.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for the Alumni Association Scholarship, you must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a Gonzaga Alum.
• Scholarship awards are only applicable to Gonzaga University Undergraduate studies; recipients must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits per semester).
• Learn more about the Gonzaga Alumni Scholarships here.

Value of Offer

$2,500/year

How to Apply

• Application will open in early November
• Deadline: December 15th

Selection

Based on the review of the application for admission and financial aid information provided, accepted students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Notification of selected recipients will be sent in April (for fall applicants) and November (for spring applicants).

Value of Offer

$4,000/year

Eligibility

Transfer students who list their participation (for at least one year) in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Value of Offer

$3,000/year

How to Apply

Must list participation on the admission application to be automatically considered for this scholarship.

Any scholarship from a source outside of Gonzaga University or from the state or federal government is referred to as an outside scholarship.  We kindly request students report outside scholarships to the Financial Aid Office.  

Eligibility

Outside scholarships, or scholarships awarded by sources that are external to Gonzaga University, are widely available through many different sources.  The Financial Aid Office maintains a scholarship database, which contains outside scholarship opportunities.  Eligibility requirements and application deadlines may change without knowledge.  We advise students to thoroughly research an organization prior to submitting a scholarship application.  Any student using the Internet to apply for scholarships should be aware of possible scams.  Please be aware that you should never pay for scholarship information.

Outside Scholarship Procedures

If you are a recipient of an outside scholarship and need more information regarding how to verify your enrollment, where your outside scholarship check should be sent and information that should be included with your outside scholarship check, please review the Outside Scholarship Reporting and Procedures webpage. 

Outside Scholarship Search Engines

National Scholarship search engines provide scholarship information for students.  Gonzaga University does not guarantee the accuracy of the information found on the sites listed, and does not take responsibility for any information published therein.

• theWashBoard.org
• CollegeBoard
• US Scholarships & Grants

Eligibility

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is a public-private scholarship program dedicated to building pathways to secondary education for Washington Students.  

For more information on Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, please see the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship webpage. 

Eligibility

The College Success Foundation manages and administers a variety of scholarships to help students overcome financial barriers to attend college.  

For more information on the College Success Foundation, please see the College Success Foundation webpage.

Eligibility

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999.

For more information, please see the Gates Millennium Scholars webpage.

Eligibility

Independent Colleges of Washington is able to provide more than $500,000 annually in need and merit-based scholarships, financial aid programming, and in-kind gifts to students attending the member colleges.

For more information, please see the Independent Colleges of Washington webpage.

Below are funding and scholarship resources for undocumented students. Please select the heading to be directed to the webpage.

• Washington Undocumented Students
• United We Dream
• PHD Dreamers
• Immigrants Rising