Families of Gonzaga Alumni are eligible for a number of different scholarships and grants. Below are a few that are offered. For a full list of scholarships and grant opportunities, please contact Financial Aid.
All but the Alumni Graduate Education Scholarship are for undergraduate students only.
Alumni Scholarship
For 40 years, Gonzaga University’s Office of Alumni Relations has been awarding scholarships to the children, grandchildren or siblings of our alumni.
FAQs
Is there an application?
Yes. To be considered, those eligible* must complete the Alumni Scholarship application process.Open from November to January 1.
Who is eligible for the scholarships?
Zag Legacy students*: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
Who determines recipients?
The Alumni Office and the Alumni Board.
What is each scholarship worth?
Scholarships range from $2,500 – $10,000.
(1) Rising Senior – $10,000
(1) Rising Junior – $7,500
(10) Incoming Freshman – $2,500
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes, as long as recipient remains academically eligible.
Criteria
- Must be a Zag Legacy student: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga alum.
- Must complete the Alumni Scholarship application process. Open from November to January 1.
- Must file FAFSA.
Alumni Grant
Grants awarded to Zag Legacy, A student whose grandparent or parent is a Gonzaga alum.
FAQs
Is there an application?
No. Grants are awarded to Zag Legacy students* based on financial need.
Who is eligible for the grants?
Zag Legacy students*: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
Who determines recipients?
Financial Aid.
What is each grant worth?
$1,000.
Is the grant renewable?
Yes, as long as the recipient remains academically eligible.
Criteria
- Must be a Zag Legacy student: have a grandparent or parent who is a Gonzaga University alum.
- Must file FAFSA.
Chapter Regional Scholarships
FAQs
Is there an application?
No. Financial Aid awards based on a student's primary residence and financial need.
Who is eligible for the scholarships?
Student with primary residence in one of the cities or states listed below.
What regional chapters currently have scholarships?
For region-specific criteria, click on a chapter below.
* These chapters fall under the Texas Regional Scholarship.
Who determines recipients?
Financial Aid.
What is each scholarship worth?
Varies. Scholarships are determined by amount of funds in the Regional Chapter Endowments.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Depends on the amount of funds in the Regional Chapter Endowments.
Criteria
- Student must have primary residence in the city or state of chapter scholarship.
- Must file FAFSA.