Scholarship Opportunities
Joseph M Cataldo SJ Scholarship

Joseph M Cataldo SJ Scholarship

$20,000 over four years
Awarded to an Outstanding Graduates of Catholic High Schools
To apply, students must:

  • Complete the Application for Admission to Gonzaga University by February 1
  • Complete the Joseph M. Cataldo, S.J. Scholarship Application by February 1
  • Submit the essays on the topics provided
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
  • To apply online, you must complete the scholarship application during this session. You will not have the ability to save your work. To help you speed the process, you may cut and paste your essay responses from a word document.


Postmarked deadline for completed applications is February 1.

The Joseph M. Cataldo, S.J. Scholarship was established in memory of the pioneering Jesuit priest who founded Gonzaga University in 1887.

Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit, liberal arts university dedicated to the education of the whole person. GU provides a nationally-commended education founded on classical principles, with a commitment to diversity.
PART ONE: Applicant Information

Student's First Name:
Student's Middle Name:
Student's Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Address cont.:
City:
State:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
E-Mail Address:
High School:
Intended area(s) of study at Gonzaga:
Highest Combined SAT I Verbal & Math score:
or ACT score:

PART TWO: Short Answer Questions

In 250 words or less:
1) Describe how your high school experience has shaped your spiritual beliefs.
2) Describe an experience where you demonstrated leadership and integrity.

PART Three: The Essay

In an essay of no more than two pages, please reflect on an act of social justice that occurred somewhere in the world. How did this inspire you to serve others in your own community?